Registered Nurse Hospice PRN

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Telehealth access

Mental health support

PPO or HSA plans

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health in Bartlett, TN is seeking a registered nurse to provide compassionate in-home care for patients in need. You will conduct initial assessments, develop and revise care plans, and ensure continuity of care with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include communicating patient progress to the care team, educating families, coordinating referrals, and fulfilling on-call duties as needed. Join a leading home health provider focused on healing patients where they are most

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state(s) you work.
• Minimum one year nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Coordinate and revise the plan of care; ensure continuity of patient care.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Educate families on patient condition and needs.
• Make referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and on-call services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication with care team

On-call responsibilities

Documentation

Job description

Overview

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.

What's In It For You

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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.