RN On Call Hospice Nurse

Amedisys; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with telehealth

Paid time off

HSA options

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Family support with parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to support weekend coverage in the Hamden area. Join one of the nation’s leading home health and hospice providers delivering compassionate care to patients at home.

You will perform initial assessments, update care plans, coordinate with the care team, and educate families while maintaining documentation and compliance. Eligible candidates hold an active RN license, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of nursing

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the applicable state.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care with continuity of patient care.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

On-call readiness

Education

RN license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys on-call 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.

Hospice Oncall Registered Nurse | Weekends

Attractive pay

• $92,000.00 - $100,000.00 salary

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 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.