Hospice Registered Nurse / Per Diem Dayshift
Company: Amedisys
Location: Monongahela
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Qualifications**Required** *Current, unencumbered license to
practice as a Registered Nurse specific to the state(s) the
employee is assigned to work/cover for the company. *May possess
either a single state license in each non-compact state and/or a
compact license in their state of residence that is accepted in all
Nurse License Compact (NLC) participating states.Nurse License
Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model
of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or
her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both
physical and electronic), subject to each state's practice law and
regulation. Nurses must legally reside in an NLC state to be
eligible to have a multi-state license.* *One year of experience as
a Registered Nurse or eligible for RN intern program.** *Current
CPR certification.**Preferred** Knowledge of physical,
psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and
their caregivers.* Prior Hospice experience.* Computer literate,
proficient in windows navigation, emails, internet and documenting
in an EMR. Able to self-manage online HR services and online
training programs._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._*What You Will Do** *Per Diem Position**
*Dayshift**As a hospice registered nurse for Amedisys, you have the
special opportunity to provide one on one hospice and palliative
care to terminally ill patients in their home. In collaboration
with a full hospice interdisciplinary team, your work will
including the development and delivery of a patient specific care
plan for the patient and caregivers.** Communicates significant
findings, problems, changes in patient's condition or environment
to the Clinical Manager/Physician and other members of the health
care team.* Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions
and completes initial plan of care. Coordinates the total Plan of
Care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with
appropriate staff. Revises plan of care as needed. Completes
updated Plan of Care according to state regulation and communicates
changes to attending physician, hospice staff, and contractors
providing patient care.* Initiates appropriate palliative nursing
procedures. Administers medications and treatments as written in
the patient's plan of care.* Makes referrals to other disciplines
as indicated by the patient's needs or documents rationale for not
doing so.* Provides education/teaching to
families/caregivers/patients related to appropriate patient care
techniques.* Utilizes a combination of care center resources and
rationally recognizes standards of practice to achieve positive
clinical outcomes.* Participates in nursing service evaluations,
follow ups, care center performance improvement initiatives, and
period quality assurance reviews.* Initiates, plans, and provides
staff education and performs competency and skills validation for
staff as needed.* Assists in assigning LPN and Hospice Assistants
to individual patients and supervises their care.* Participates in
care center QAPI activities and interdisciplinary team meetings.*
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to
patients/families as assigned.* Complies with policies, procedures
and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the
terms of the Amedisys Compliance Program.* Performs other duties as
assigned.*Caregiving is Our Calling*At Amedisys whether we're
caring for patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us
is a caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our
mission of providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the
home to thousands of patients and families every day.In hospice,
you'll be a true advocate for patients at the end of life while
maintaining autonomy and independence to support their needs.If
you're looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can
put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day
and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.*Benefits and
More*Amedisys cares for our team members with the same commitment
we have to our patients. This is reflected in the benefits we
provide and the opportunities we make available to our team.
Benefits for eligible employees include:* Paid Time Off and Paid
Holidays* Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental,
vision)* Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and
Flexible Spending Account options* Life, Disability, and Other
Voluntary Benefits* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company
Matching Contributions* Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
Continuing Education* Fleet car for eligible employeesPay: $36.00 -
$38.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Continuing education
credits* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee discount*
Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid
time off* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* Hospice &
Palliative MedicineStandard shift:* Day shiftWeekly schedule:*
Monday to FridayExperience:* Nursing: 1 year
(Required)License/Certification:* Registered RN License (Required)*
CPR Certification (Required)Work Location: On the road
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