RN Hospice Nurse Weekends

Amedisys, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Health insurance options

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to make a difference in patients' lives through home healthcare. This PRN position offers flexibility, with shifts on Saturday and Sunday every other weekend, ensuring you can help patients heal in their comfort.

Enjoy an attractive pay of $40/hour and a host of benefits including healthcare plans, paid time off, and support for mental health. This role requires an active RN license and emphasizes teamwork and patient education.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One year of nursing experience preferred. New graduates can be considered.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments on new admissions.
• Coordinate and revise the total plan of care.
• Communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Educate families on patient conditions and care.
• Document pain and symptom management outcomes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Collaboration

Pain management

CPR certification

Education

Current RN license

One year of nursing experience preferred

Job description

Overview

PRN

8a-5p Saturday and Sunday every other weekend

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

• 40/h

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.