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 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 position also supervises LPNs and HHAs and may involve other duties as assigned. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The posted annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies. 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 or states where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a registered nurse; candidates with less than 1 year require approval by the VP of clinical.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Candidates with less than 6 months of clinical RN experience must participate in the RN Intern program.
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 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 plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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