Registered Nurse, Home Health (Weekend Role)
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that help people receive care at home. The position is described as a Nurse Case Manager role guiding patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, the nurse helps ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborates with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. This is a weekend role scheduled Friday through Monday. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and uses per-visit-point and hourly compensation depending on the work performed. Annual total cash target pay is $86,767–$130,151; per-visit-point compensation is $50.06–$75.09, and the hourly rate is $41.71–$62.57. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning self-care techniques.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
- Plan and provide staff education.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
- Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements
- Recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
