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 and collaborates with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role includes assessing patients, providing skilled nursing care, educating families, documenting care accurately and promptly, and communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The position may provide development for other roles and offers performance recognition and direction for success.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse. Candidates with less than one year must be approved by the VP of Clinical.
- Candidates with less than six months of clinical experience as an RN 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.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
