Hospice Home Health RN - Compassionate Care Leader

Jobtome; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a registered nurse for home health and hospice care. You will perform initial assessments, develop and update care plans, and coordinate with the care team to ensure continuity of patient care.

You will educate families, participate in on-call rotations, and document progress. Requirements include an active RN license in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. 1+ year of nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a registered nurse for home health and hospice care. You will perform initial assessments, develop and update care plans, and coordinate with the care team to ensure continuity of patient care.

You will educate families, participate in on-call rotations, and document progress. Requirements include an active RN license in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. 1+ year of nursing experience is preferred.