Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Monroeville
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - RN Home Health RN-Monroeville AL Area We have
Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Available - Choose what is best
for you Connect With Us! Discover insights on what to expect as a
candidate with Amedisys. Take 3 minutes to view our Welcome to
Amedisys Video - Reasons Why Colleagues Choose Amedisys Home Health
as an Employer of Choice: 2021 & 2022 Modern Healthcare Best Places
to Work Monday - Friday Day Shift and Autonomy of Schedule 1 on 1
Clinician to Patient Ratio Up to a 9 Week Orientation/Training
Program Amedisys University - Includes competency-based learning,
online education and resources, role-specific programs, career
pathways, learning communities, & 3,700+ CEs available for all
disciplines! Supportive Clinical Leadership Team Mileage
Reimbursement, Fleet Vehicle Service Availability Comprehensive
Benefit Options, 17 Days PTO, 6 Paid Federal Holidays, and Matching
401K 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: Provides,
coordinates and directs the provision of home health nursing
services and case management processes according to the assigned
patient's individualized plan of care based on agency policies and
procedures, through the competent application of nursing process.
Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline
specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the
provision of patient care. Performs patient comprehensive
assessments and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care
team (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and paraprofessionals) and other health care
professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized
patient plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality,
proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
Implements appropriate nursing clinical programs and initiatives to
achieve desired outcomes. Provides clinical episode management
according to Amedisys' processes including oversight of patient's
individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed
necessary by patient's status or physician's ordered care. Utilizes
a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized
standards of practice to deliver high quality care and achieve
excellent patient specific outcomes. Makes referrals to other
disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or
documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes and maintains
patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate
rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate
self-care techniques. Advocates and ensures patient participation
in care planning and goals of care. Supervises caseload including
LPN's and Home Health Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN
staff when care is provided for caseload. Completes documentation
timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry
standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments,
SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits,
physician orders, care coordination etc. Helps to achieve and
maintain continuity of patient care by communicating information
(for example, changes in plan of care, new orders, lab results,
etc.) timely, effectively and systematically with all team members
providing care for the patient including PT, OT, ST, MSW,
paraprofessionals, physicians, family members and community
resources. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and follow
up through care coordination on assigned caseload for duration that
patients are on service. Participates in Team/Case Conferences.
Leads discussion on multidisciplinary cases as appropriate.
Maintains ongoing communication with clinical manager regarding
progress of patients for assigned caseload. Remains knowledgeable
of organization's quality improvement programs, participates in
agency performance improvement initiatives and incorporates into
patient care planning as appropriate. Demonstrates competency in
skills for required patient care. Initiates, plans and provides
staff education, and performs competency and skills validation for
care team staff, such as LPN's, HHA's and RN visit staff. Utilizes
a combination of care center resources and recognizes standards of
practice to achieve positive clinical and training outcomes.
Utilizes accepted Amedisys teaching materials for clinician and
patient/family education. Performs on-call responsibilities and
on-call services to patients/families as assigned. Monitors
assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of
third-party payers. Protects, honors, and respects patient and
co-worker confidentiality and right to privacy. Stays informed of
industry knowledge and nursing best practice standards.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education
programs. Performs other duties, as assigned. Required
Qualifications: 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. Current CPR certification. One (1+) year of
clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year
clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP
Clinical. Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate skills for
communicating with individuals of all ages. Excellent interpersonal
skills including verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC
standards, and other regulatory requirements. Valid Driver's
License. Reliable transportation and agency required liability
insurance. 8. 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 COME JOIN AMEDISYS! See
why health care providers select Amedisys as their employer of
choice! The Amedisys Strategy in 4 Minutes - _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._Job Type: Part-timeBenefits:
401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance
Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount
Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time
off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceMedical
specialties: Home HealthPhysical setting: OutpatientSupplemental
schedule: On callWeekly schedule: Monday to FridayExperience: RN: 1
year (Required)License/Certification: RN License (Required)Work
Location: On the road
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