Registered Nurse - Home Health - Temp Contract 13
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Mobile
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Registered Nurse - Temporary 13-week assignment!**Mobile AL
Area - $55.00 Per Hour + Mileage Reimbursement !! ** *Get paid like
a traveler without the Travel** *1 year home health experience
required** *Mileage reimbursement program**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** 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 navigation buttons and tool bars, ability
to self-manage online HR services and online training
programs._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*_Our compensation reflects the
cost of labor across several US geographic markets. __*The base
rate of pay for this position is $65.00.*_ _Pay is based on a
number of factors including market location and may vary depending
on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the
position offered, sign-on bonus payments, and other forms of
compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation
package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or
other benefits._Job Types: Full-time, Contract, TemporaryPay:
$55.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Employee discountMedical
specialties:* Home HealthPhysical setting:* Acute careStandard
shift:* Day shiftWeekly schedule:* 5x8* Monday to Friday*
Self-determined schedule* Weekend availabilityExperience:* Home
health: 1 year (Required)* Relevant Acute Care Nursing: 1 year
(Required)License/Certification:* RN license (Required)Work
Location: On the road
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