Registered Nurse - PRN
UnitedHealth Group•Houma, LA
•$71,677 - $107,516
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 nurse assesses patients, provides skilled nursing care, educates families, documents care, and communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
Requirements
- One or more years of clinical experience as a registered nurse; candidates with less than one year of RN clinical experience must be approved by the VP of Clinical.
- Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of patients’ home care.
- Collaborate with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educate families about the patient’s 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.
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