Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Monroeville
Posted on: January 26, 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 - https://vimeo.com/640032567*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 -
https://vimeo.com/244876137_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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