Registered Nurse Hospice PRN
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing patient needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The role supports patients and families in the home and helps provide comfort through each stage of the health journey. The nurse performs initial assessments for new admissions; coordinates and updates plans of care; communicates patient progress to clinical leadership, physicians, and care teams; maintains accurate and timely care records; documents pain and symptom management; educates families; makes referrals to other hospice disciplines when needed; and performs on-call services as assigned.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
- Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care, maintaining continuity by collaborating with appropriate staff.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately, promptly, and according to care center policies.
- Record changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
- Educate families about the patient's condition, needs, and care.
- Refer patients to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not making a referral.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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