RN Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Registered Nurse coordinates and oversees patients’ home care, working with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role includes assessing patients, providing skilled nursing care, educating families, documenting care, and communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. This is a PRN position. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. Benefits are 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(s) where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Candidates with less than six months of RN clinical experience must participate in the RN Intern program.
- 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 the patient’s condition, needs, and care.
- Perform head-to-toe physical assessments.
- Check vital signs and manage medications.
- Give injections and provide IV therapy or 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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