RN Hospice Nurse PRN

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement
• Additional benefits available; 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 and 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, timeliness, and according to care center policies
• Records pain/symptom management changes/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 on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
• One year of nursing experience preferred; if less than one year, may be considered for the RN new graduate program
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance

Pay

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.