Registered Nurse PRN Hospice

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Telehealth access

Paid time off

HSA plan

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) match

Family leave & support

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN home-health assignments, delivering patient care in patients’ homes across the service area.

The role emphasizes assessing, planning, and coordinating care with the clinical team, educating families, and ensuring timely documentation while maintaining compassionate patient support.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state you will serve.
• One year of nursing experience preferred; new RN grads may apply to programs.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Coordinate and revise the plan of care with the care team.
• Communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and physicians.
• Educate families on patient condition and care needs.
• Document care plans and changes accurately and timely.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

PRN as needed

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.

Overview

PRN as needed

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.