Hospice RN — Flexible Hours, Per Diem, 401k Match

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Room for growth

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Hospice in Roanoke, VA is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse to provide in-home patient care, assess needs, and collaborate with the care team to ensure comfort and quality of life for patients in their homes.

You will perform initial assessments, develop care plans, educate families, and participate in on-call duties, while contributing to a leading nationwide home health and hospice organization.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to applicable state(s).
• CPR certification must be current.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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

Current RN license

Current CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Amedisys Hospice in Roanoke, VA is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse to provide in-home patient care, assess needs, and collaborate with the care team to ensure comfort and quality of life for patients in their homes.

You will perform initial assessments, develop care plans, educate families, and participate in on-call duties, while contributing to a leading nationwide home health and hospice organization.