RN Hospice PRN

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA medical plans with teleheal

Paid time off

HSA healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Mental health counseling

401(k) with match

Family/infertility support

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide in-home patient care across Lafayette and surrounding areas. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the care team, while educating families on condition and needs.

The role requires an active RN license in the state(s) served and CPR certification, with preference for at least one year of nursing experience. Amedisys offers flexible scheduling, benefits options, and support for growth.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One year of nursing experience preferred; new graduate program available.
• 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

RN license

CPR certification

Valid drivers license

Job description

Overview

PRN

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.

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.