Hospice RN On-Call

Amedisys on-call registered nurse covering the SOUTH territory, including Columbus, Weimar, Schulenberg, Rock Island, Sheridan, Bellville, and Sealy areas. Guaranteed 40 hours of pay for each weekend worked (Friday 4:30 pm to Monday 8:30 am).

Pay

$40 hourly.

Benefits

• 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 (e.g., spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets).
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

Benefit eligibility varies 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; 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 and timeliness according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes and 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 services to patients and families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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