RN On-Call Hospice Weeknights

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA plans

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

Telehealth

Job summary

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., seeks an on-call registered nurse in Chattanooga. The role supports patients at home with flexible M-TH evening/overnight shifts and requires adaptability to provide high-quality care.

As part of the care team, you will perform initial assessments, coordinate the plan of care, and communicate patient progress to supervisors, while enjoying competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in the state(s) of assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes and revises the total plan of care with continuity of patient care.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Develops and maintains individualized patient care progress records.
• 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.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Will work M-TH- 5pm-8am

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.

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.