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 home health, you'll be a true advocate engaging patients throughout their coordinated health care journey all 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. What You Will Do Like their hospital counterparts, the Acute Care Registered Nurse (ACRN) will be responsible for starting the patient's care which includes performing a comprehensive nursing assessment, medication reconciliation, safety assessments, and implementing standardized protocols. The difference is that this care is provided in the comfort of the patient's home! Primary Responsibilities:
Perform patient assessment and provide care
Educate patient on their condition, prescribed medications, nursing interventions, and care plan
Participate in the coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed
Identify and act on changes in patient's condition
Evaluate and revise care plans/assessments based on changes in patients and/or their environments
Document all assessments and interventions
Collect specimens as required (including phlebotomy)
Start and manage peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICCs
Administer medications including IV medications as ordered
Insert foley catheters as ordered
Utilize and instruct patient/family on the use of the telehealth tablet used for biometric data capture, patient symptom reporting, and telehealth visits
Participate in regular case conferences and in-service or special case orientations as needed and participate in on-call rotation
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
ASN or BSN required.
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work for the company. a. Nurse Licensure 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.
3-5 years of inpatient experience (preferably in med/surg) as a registered nurse is required.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Driver's License.
Reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names, password concepts, internet, email, navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars, ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Preferred
BSN preferred.
3-5 years of inpatient experience (preferably in med/surg) as a registered nurse is required and within the last 5 years is preferred.
Experience providing RN services in the home, community, or clinic is preferred.
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. 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 employees
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified 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.