Registered Nurse - Hospice - Weekends
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The 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 position covers Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming County and follows a weekend schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The role includes performing initial nursing assessments for new admissions; creating, coordinating, and revising care plans; maintaining continuity of care and accurate patient records; communicating patient progress to clinical leadership, physicians, and the care team; documenting pain and symptom management; educating families; making referrals to other hospice disciplines when appropriate; and performing assigned on-call services. Other duties may also be assigned.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states where the employee is assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial nursing assessments on new admissions.
- Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care and maintain continuity of patient care in collaboration 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 and on time, in accordance with 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 doing so.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
