RN Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this home health nursing role, you will guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provide education and coaching, support treatment decisions, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes patient assessment and care planning, coordination with other clinical disciplines, patient and family education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, and assigned on-call responsibilities. The employer describes opportunities for development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
- Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, helping patients learn self-care techniques.
- Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
- Completes documentation timely and accurately.
- Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
- Plans and provides staff education.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
- Performs 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
