RN Registered Nurse Home Health PRN Weekends
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, collaborating with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role includes assessing patients, providing skilled nursing care, educating families, maintaining timely documentation, and communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The role is scheduled as needed on weekends. Compensation includes pay per visit point for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The posted annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a registered nurse (RN).
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, and 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.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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