Weekend On-Call Hospice RN - Impactful Care & Benefits

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

HSA

Wellness rewards

Counseling services

401(k) with company match

Family leave

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is seeking an on-call registered nurse to provide weekend hospice coverage in the home setting. You will perform initial assessments, coordinate the care plan with the care team, and monitor patient progress to ensure comfort and quality of life.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One or more years of nursing experience required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

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.

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is seeking an on-call registered nurse to provide weekend hospice coverage in the home setting. You will perform initial assessments, coordinate the care plan with the care team, and monitor patient progress to ensure comfort and quality of life.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also required.