PRN Home Health RN — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

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

Job summary

Join Amedisys, part of the Optum family, to provide skilled, patient-centered home health nursing on an as-needed basis. You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement physician plans of care, and educate patients and families for safe home-based care.

As a PRN Home Health RN, you’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical RN experience; VP approval if less than 1 year.
• Current RN license for 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.
• Proficient with online HR services and training portals.
• Note - RN Intern program if less than 6 months RN experience.

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

RN license

CPR certified

Home health experience

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in nursing (RN)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Join Amedisys, part of the Optum family, to provide skilled, patient-centered home health nursing on an as-needed basis. You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement physician plans of care, and educate patients and families for safe home-based care.

As a PRN Home Health RN, you’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.