Registered Nurse RN PRN Huntsville Area
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The PRN Registered Nurse coordinates and oversees patients’ home care and collaborates with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The nurse assesses patients, provides skilled nursing care, educates families, maintains timely documentation, and communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The position includes a mix of per-visit-point compensation for patient visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Visit assignments depend on patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume may vary. The listed annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; this role is identified as PRN. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- At least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse; candidates with less than one year require approval by the VP of Clinical.
- Current RN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Candidates with less than six months of clinical experience as an RN must participate in the RN Intern program.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of patients’ home care.
- Collaborate with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educate families about patients’ conditions, needs, and care.
- Perform head-to-toe physical assessments.
- Check vital signs and manage medications.
- Give injections, provide IV therapy, or administer tube feedings.
- Administer and maintain catheters.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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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