Registered Nurse Per Diem Hospice

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Hospice RN for per diem coverage in Chesapeake, VA. You will perform admissions assessments, develop and revise care plans, and collaborate with the care team to ensure seamless patient care at home.

Compensation includes $39.00–$42.00 per hour plus mileage and a 401k match; you will educate families, provide on-call coverage, and coordinate with physicians and managers to support patients in their home environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state you are assigned to work.
• One year of nursing experience preferred; RN new graduate program available for graduates.
• Current CPR certification.

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

CPR

Education

RN license

Job description

Overview

Hospice RN - Per Diem

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

• $39.00-$42.00 per hour + mileage
• 401k match

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.