RN Afterhours Hospice Nurse

Amedisys, Inc. • SC

78d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. This position is full-time during the day and offers attractive pay ranging from $80,000 to $85,000 per year. Amedisys provides a supportive and inclusive work environment, better work/life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing much-needed care in their homes.

Requirements

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One+ year of nursing experience required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year.
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees