Job Description

Description

Overview PRN / PER DIEM days Are you a highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay • $73,000 - $78000 Enjoy great perks and benefits • A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. • Paid time off. • Up to $1,300 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/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, 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** 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. • *For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements. What's in it for you • 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. Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours. - Amedisys caregiver Why Amedisys Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve. Responsibilities • Coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care. • Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans. • Educates families on patient condition, needs and care. • Performs head to toe physical assessments. • Checks vital signs and manages medications. • Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings. • Administers and maintains catheters. • Completes documentation timely and accurately. • Supervises LPNs and HHAs. • Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • One year of clinical experience as a registered nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP clinical.* • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. • Minimum six months home health experience. • Current CPR certification. • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. • Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs. • Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs. • Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program. 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. About Amedisys Working at Amedisys is more than just a job - it's a higher calling. Each of our team members has a special part to play in our mission of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare in the home to thousands of patients and families each and every day. Amedisys streamlined referral process is designed to be as easy as possible for our partners. You can refer a patient by phone, fax, or online by using our fast-track referral forms or contacting a care center near you. With over 500 care centers nationwide, we bring expert care to patients' homes in 39 states, committed to quick response times and prompt starts of care. Personalized Care & Specialty Programs: Strong nurse-to-patient ratios help ensure patients receive personalized care and frequent visits when needed. Working closely with you, we develop plans of care that are tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals. Patients with COPD, heart failure, diabetes, dementia, and conditions that increase their risk of falling can also benefit from our hospice and home health specialty programs. Our customized care promotes improved quality of life and better outcomes for even your most complex patients.