Registered Nurse Hospice PRN

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers flexible, purpose-driven roles where you can make a daily difference helping patients heal at home.

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: up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support: 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; enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan is required for participation.

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/families as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current RN license specific to the state(s) of assignment
• One year of nursing experience preferred; new graduates may be considered for the RN new graduate program
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance

Compensation reflects cost of labor across U.S. geographic markets and varies by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.