About this role
- A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
- Paid time off.
- Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
- Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
- Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.
- Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
- Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
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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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Other facts
About Amedisys, Inc.
Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
What you'll do
- The registered nurse coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care, collaborating with care teams to develop and implement care plans. They also perform physical assessments, manage medications, and supervise LPNs and HHAs.
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