Registered Nurse - PRN
About The Position
As a PRN Registered Nurse with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will coordinate and oversee patients’ home care and collaborate with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. You will assess patients, provide skilled nursing care, educate families, maintain timely documentation, and communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The work supports patients receiving care at home and builds trusted relationships throughout their health journey. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Annual total cash compensation is presented as a full-time equivalent and depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume may vary. The employer states that it complies with applicable minimum wage laws. 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(s) of assignment.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; candidates with less than 1 year must be approved by the VP of Clinical.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Candidates with less than 6 months of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse must participate in the RN Intern Program.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development for other roles.
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