RN Hospice On-Call Nurse (Part-time)

Amedisys, Inc.•Lakeland, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys on-call registered nurse. Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires daily travel to assigned areas in Polk County. Schedule: Flex, min. hours 20-24 hrs. per wk.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state(s) where you will work
Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience in an acute healthcare setting (Required)
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

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.