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Registered Nurse - Per Diem (19004931)What You Will Do:As a home health nurse with Amedisys, you will provide one on one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals.Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop a patient specific care and treatment planCooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patientAssess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and established timelinesProvide supervision and evaluation of aides and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nursesQualificationsRequired:Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a registered nurseCurrent CPR certificationValid Driver's License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.Preferred:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degreeAcute care experience as a registered nurse with the adult population in a medical - surgical environmentPrevious home health or hospice experienceAmedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified 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.
