RN On Call Hospice

Amedisys; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Hospice On Call Registered Nurse for weekend shifts to provide patient care and support in home settings across Chester County. This role includes performing initial assessments, coordinating care plans, and educating families, offering competitive annual salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, promoting work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Mileage & Cell Phone reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Qualifications

• One+ year of nursing experience required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Must maintain liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes and revises the total plan of care.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the care team.

Skills

Nursing Assessment

Patient Care Coordination

Collaboration

Family Education

Education

Current RN license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Hospice On Call Registered Nurse | Weekend

Responds to telephone requests at home from our after-hours Triage RN for assistance by addressing the requestby telephone or by making an in person visitthat includes skilled assessment and interventions which can include in person after hours admissions and end of life visits.

Attractive pay

• $91,000.00-$95,000.00 Annual Salary Range
• Mileage & Cell Phone reimbursement, fleet car option
• Territory - All of Chester County/ Very small part of Delaware and Lancaster Counties
• 5p Friday -8am Monday (Flexible)

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. *To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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 required
• 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.