HH Registered Nurse - PRN
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 and collaborates with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role includes assessing patients, delivering skilled nursing care, educating families, documenting care, and communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The position includes visit-based compensation and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and the number of visits may vary. The stated annual total cash target range assumes full-time employment at full productivity; the position is identified as PRN. The organization describes a culture of caring, connection, and growth, and states that it offers development opportunities and an inclusive workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned for 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.
- Candidates with less than 6 months of clinical experience as an RN must participate in the RN Intern program.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- 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 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 in a timely and accurate manner.
- 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.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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