Overview
RN Hospice Nurse - Home VisitsCompassionate Care Hospice (CCH), an Amedisys Company
**This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires daily travel to assigned areas in Polk County.
Schedule: Flex, min. hours 20-24 hrs. per wk. Make a difference every day as an Amedisys on-call registered nurseJoin Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.
Attractive pay$38-$42/hr. Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.
What We Offer:- Competitive pay and flex schedule
- In-depth orientation and training process
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A supportive, team-oriented environment
Technology UsedHospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage:
• HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database
• Enclara Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access
• IPrescribe - Efficiencies with medication management
• Forcura - Document management system
• Medline - Supply ordering system
• TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center
• EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs
• Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking
• Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer
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.
Qualifications
Required:- Current RN license in the state(s) where you will work
- Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience in an acute healthcare setting (Required)
- Current CPR certification
Preferred:- Hospice or home health experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team-and be part of something truly meaningful.https://www.amedisys.com/careers/
This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit
https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.
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.