Registered Nurse RN

About the role

Per Diem Days Adult Home Health Visits. Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Registered Nurse. Join Amedisys—one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.—where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Pay

• Minimum Hourly Rate: $35.00
• Maximum Hourly Rate: $43.00

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—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

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