Registered Nurse, Home Health Weekend (Fri-Mon)
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this weekend home health role, the nurse guides 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. The role includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and is scheduled Friday through Monday. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity. Total compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Make referrals to other disciplines based on patients' identified needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, helping patients learn self-care techniques.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- 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
- $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
