PRN RN Home Health
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 while collaborating 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 progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The role provides home health services that help patients receive care at home. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs, and the number of visits per week varies. The stated 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 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) where assigned to work.
- Six months of home health experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- At least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse. Candidates with less than one year of RN clinical experience require approval by the VP of Clinical.
- Candidates with less than six months of RN clinical experience 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 on 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.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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