Registered Nurse Weekend RN Admit Nurse

Amedisys, Inc. • San Antonio, TX

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Admit Nurse performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement plans of care. The nurse supports patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn self-care techniques. The role also supervises LPNs and HHAs, documents care accurately and on time, and communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.

The nurse plans and provides staff education, performs assigned on-call responsibilities and services for patients and families, and participates in clinical development and continuing education programs. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time weekend-days role with Baylor schedule options: Friday through Sunday; Saturday through Monday; or Saturday and Sunday plus one other weekday. The schedule is 36 hours/25 points per week. Salary is paid during an orientation period of up to nine weeks; afterward, compensation converts to a per-visit base rate. The listed salary range is $80,000–$88,000.

Requirements

• At least one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; candidates with less than one year require approval by the VP Clinical.
• Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
• Candidates with less than six months of RN clinical experience must participate in the RN Intern program.

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 identified patient needs, or document the rationale for not doing so.
• Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including instruction in self-care techniques.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Plan and provide staff education.
• Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients and families.
• Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with the Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities, usable for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, and more.
• Up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed