Home Health RN (PRN) - Flexible Weekend Schedule

Optum; Athens (TN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse (PRN) to deliver skilled, patient-centered nursing care in patients' homes on an as-needed basis. You will conduct assessments, implement physician orders, and educate patients and families to support safe, effective care at home.

As a PRN RN, you will work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards, coordinating care plans and

Qualifications

• One year of clinical RN experience or approval by VP clinical
• Current RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work
• Minimum six months home health experience
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Able to navigate computer HR systems and online training platforms

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care
• Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care
• Performs head to toe physical assessments
• Checks vital signs and manages medications
• Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings
• Administers and maintains catheters
• Completes documentation timely and accurately
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient assessment

CPR certification

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

RN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse (PRN) to deliver skilled, patient-centered nursing care in patients' homes on an as-needed basis. You will conduct assessments, implement physician orders, and educate patients and families to support safe, effective care at home.

As a PRN RN, you will work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards, coordinating care plans and