Hospice Registered Nurse

Amedisys; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem - Flexible Hours

401k match

Room for growth

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to support patients in their homes in Roanoke, VA. This on-site position offers flexible hours with a per diem option and mileage reimbursement, plus a clear path for growth within one of the nation\'s leading home health and hospice providers.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, progress communication to the care team, and family education.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, state-specific for the assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver\'s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Coordinates and revises the plan of care with the care team.
• Communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and team.
• Maintains patient care progress records accurately and timely.
• Records pain and symptom management changes/outcomes.
• Educates families about patient condition and care needs.
• Makes referrals to hospice disciplines as needed.
• Performs on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Valid driver\'s license

Nursing experience

Job description

Overview

Hospice Registered Nurse

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys 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.

Attractive pay

• $39-$42 Hourly + Mileage
• Per Diem - Flexible Hours
• 401k match
• Room for growth

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.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One year of nursing experience preferred. If less than one year of nursing experience, you can be considered for the RN new graduate program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.