RN Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this home health nursing role, you will guide 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, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provide education and coaching, support treatment decisions, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes patient assessment and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, teaching and rehabilitative support to promote patient health and independence, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely and accurate documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, on-call responsibilities as assigned, and participation in clinical development and continuing education programs. The position uses both per-visit-point and hourly compensation, depending on the work performed. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. 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 for work.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- 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 based on the patient's identified needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn 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 on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Other benefits and incentives, 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
