Registered Nurse Hospice PRN
About The Position
As a Hospice Registered Nurse with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care. The role involves assessing patient needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. Amedisys provides home health, hospice, and community-based services, supporting patients where they feel most comfortable: at home. The position includes on-call responsibilities and services to patients and families as assigned. The role offers performance recognition and development opportunities for other roles. The stated annual salary range is $75,620 to $113,430 based on full-time employment; pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned for work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs initial nursing assessments for 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 accurate, timely individualized patient care progress records in accordance with care center policies.
- Records pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
- Educates families about the patient's condition, needs, and care.
- Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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