Hospice RN — Per Diem, $38-$42/hr + 401k

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Job summary

Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., and this per diem Hospice Registered Nurse role offers flexibility, purpose and growth as you help patients heal at home.

Performs initial nursing assessment, coordinates the plan of care, communicates progress to the team, educates families, and participates in on‑call services. Requires active RN license in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state(s) you will work.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license with 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

Nursing experience

CPR certification

Education

RN license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., and this per diem Hospice Registered Nurse role offers flexibility, purpose and growth as you help patients heal at home.

Performs initial nursing assessment, coordinates the plan of care, communicates progress to the team, educates families, and participates in on‑call services. Requires active RN license in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.