Weekend Hospice On-Call RN - Flexible Home Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Free telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards program

401(k) with company match

Family support and parental leave

Job summary

Amedisys seeks an on-call Registered Nurse for weekend coverage in the Beacon Hospice program. The role includes initial assessments, care planning, and coordinating patient care from home or on-site locations as part of a nationwide home health and hospice network.

The position offers weekend on-call responsibilities with a competitive salary range and a full benefits package. A valid RN license and CPR certification are required, along with a driver's license and transportation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• 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.
• Maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes.
• 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.

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys seeks an on-call Registered Nurse for weekend coverage in the Beacon Hospice program. The role includes initial assessments, care planning, and coordinating patient care from home or on-site locations as part of a nationwide home health and hospice network.

The position offers weekend on-call responsibilities with a competitive salary range and a full benefits package. A valid RN license and CPR certification are required, along with a driver's license and transportation.