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Amedisys, Inc.

HSP Registered Nurse

Kearney, NE

If less than one year of nursing experience, you can be considered for the RN new graduate program. * Current CPR certification. * Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability ...

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Arbor Care Centers - Ord

RN

Ord, NE

$38.72 - $49.48/hr

Current RN licensure in the State of Nebraska * 0 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (new ... Comprehensive training and orientation program * A dynamic and supportive work environment How to ...

Arbor Care Centers - Ord

RN

Ord, NE

$38.72 - $49.48/hr

Current RN licensure in the State of Nebraska * 0 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (new ... Comprehensive training and orientation program * A dynamic and supportive work environment How to ...

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Registered Nurse - Hospice

Registered Nurse - Hospice

Amedisys, Inc.

Norfolk, NE

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Amedisys rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 113 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

105th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
PRN
 
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys registered nurse
Join 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
  • 38-45/h
 
What's in it for you
  • Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
  • Paid time off.
  • Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
  • Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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.
*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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

  • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.

  • One year of nursing experience preferred. If less than one year of nursing experience, you can be considered for the RN new graduate program.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

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.

Qualifications:

  • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.

  • One year of nursing experience preferred. If less than one year of nursing experience, you can be considered for the RN new graduate program.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

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.

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About Amedisys

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*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.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Baton Rouge, LA, US

Year founded

1982

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