RN Hospice
About The Position
As a Hospice Registered Nurse with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients. The role involves assessing patient needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. Amedisys provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to help people receive care at home and support patients through each stage of their health journey. The position includes on-call responsibilities and services to patients and families as assigned. The role also includes other duties as assigned. The employer describes an environment that offers direction, performance recognition, and development opportunities for other roles.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
- Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care, maintaining continuity of patient care in collaboration with appropriate staff.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately and promptly, according to care center policies.
- Record changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
- Educate families about the patient’s condition, needs, and care.
- Make referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
