RN Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. As a PRN Registered Nurse, you coordinate and oversee patients’ home care and collaborate with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. You assess patients, provide skilled nursing care, educate families, document care, and communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The role offers direction and development opportunities. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; the position itself is identified as PRN. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) 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 RN experience must participate in the RN Intern program.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Candidates 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 about patient condition, 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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