RN Registered Nurse Home Health 10k Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this home health role, the Registered Nurse guides patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, the nurse helps ensure patients receive an appropriate level of care, provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborates with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes patient assessments, care planning, referrals, patient and family education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, and assigned on-call responsibilities. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities; the stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Make referrals to other disciplines based on the patient's identified needs, or document the rationale for not making a referral.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn self-care techniques.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
- Plan and provide staff education.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
- Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
