Registered Nurse RN
AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH · Lake Charles, LA · Today
Healthcare$35/hrFull-time
Overview
Shift: Per Diem Days Adult Home Health Visits
What's In It For You
- 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 – use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
- Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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 (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
- And more.
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.
Pay
- Minimum Hourly Rate: $35.00
- Maximum Hourly Rate: $43.00