RN Registered Nurse Home Health

Overview

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U . S.

Attractive pay

• $27.00 - $36.00 hourly
  

Enjoy great perks and benefits

• A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).
  
• 401k with a match.
  
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.
  
• Mental health support.
  
• Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.
  
• Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).
  
• Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).
  
• Mileage reimbursement.
  
• Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing.
  
• And more.
  

What's in it for you

• 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.
  

Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys

"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver

Why Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

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

• 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.
  

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.