Hospice RN On-Call Weekend Part-time

Amedisys, Inc.•Chesapeake, VA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Respond to telephone requests at home from our after-hours Triage RN for assistance by addressing the request by telephone or by making an in person visit that includes skilled assessment and interventions which can include in person after hours admissions and end of life visits. Make a difference every day as an Amedisys on-call registered nurse. Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Requirements

Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
One+ year of nursing experience required
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.