Home Health Registered Nurse in Tallapoosa, GA
Job Description
Overview
Full time
Are you a registered nurse (RN) new grad interested in a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay
What's in it for you
• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
• Collaborates with the clinical manager and peer mentor to provide home health nursing services to the assigned patient's plan of care.
• Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Performs head to toe physical assessments.
• Checks vital signs and manages medications.
• Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings.
• Administers and maintains catheters.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs, once deemed competent.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements
• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Less than one year of clinical RN experience.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation and required 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.
About Amedisys
Amedisys recognizes that nothing we do is possible without our incredible team. For all employees, whether they're on the front lines delivering direct care or supporting our clinical team, this isn't just a job it's a higher calling.
We believe in supporting them as much as they support our success by building a culture of engagement and investing in their futures with ongoing training and support. We build a care team that is equipped and ready to deliver hospital-level care in the comfort and convenience of a patient's home.
Amedisys has been providing high-quality home health, hospice and palliative care since 1982. It's one reason nearly 3,000 hospitals and 110,000 physicians nationwide partner with us to provide care in the home. But it isn't the only reason. We also understand the challenges facing physicians, facilities, hospital systems and other provider organizations and work to meet your needs as well as your patient's needs.
Full time
Are you a registered nurse (RN) new grad interested in a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay
What's in it for you
• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
• Collaborates with the clinical manager and peer mentor to provide home health nursing services to the assigned patient's plan of care.
• Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Performs head to toe physical assessments.
• Checks vital signs and manages medications.
• Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings.
• Administers and maintains catheters.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs, once deemed competent.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements
• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Less than one year of clinical RN experience.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation and required 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.
About Amedisys
Amedisys recognizes that nothing we do is possible without our incredible team. For all employees, whether they're on the front lines delivering direct care or supporting our clinical team, this isn't just a job it's a higher calling.
We believe in supporting them as much as they support our success by building a culture of engagement and investing in their futures with ongoing training and support. We build a care team that is equipped and ready to deliver hospital-level care in the comfort and convenience of a patient's home.
Amedisys has been providing high-quality home health, hospice and palliative care since 1982. It's one reason nearly 3,000 hospitals and 110,000 physicians nationwide partner with us to provide care in the home. But it isn't the only reason. We also understand the challenges facing physicians, facilities, hospital systems and other provider organizations and work to meet your needs as well as your patient's needs.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Home Health
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
In-personHospitalClinicOutpatientLong term careAcute careNursing homeInpatientRehabilitation centerOperating roomERSkilled nursing facilityTelehealthPACUICULevel I trauma centerPCUPrivate practiceJCAHO accredited facilityLevel II trauma centerMagnet hospitalTeaching hospitalAmbulatory surgery centerChildren's hospitalOfficeHigh acuity unitCorrectionsUrgent care centerMedical officePCUUniversityAssisted living facilityMed spaSchoolLevel III trauma centerNICUCommunity health centerCVICUMICUNeuro ICULevel IV trauma centerSICUBirth centerCampLow acuity unitTICUAcuity adaptable unitPublic schoolDental officeNewborn nurserySleep centerBurn centerPlasma centerLive-inMilitary hospitalMedical transportationMedical laboratoryLevel V trauma center
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About Amedisys
Amedisys is a prominent home health and hospice care company dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services directly in patients' homes. With a mission to become the leading solution for aging in place, Amedisys delivers personalized care to over 415,000 patients annually across 38 states. The company prides itself on a caregiver-centric approach, where every team member, from frontline staff to administrative support, is dedicated to improving patient well-being and comfort. Amedisys collaborates closely with healthcare providers to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Committed to nurturing talented caregivers, the company invests in professional development and actively recruits veterans and military spouses, recognizing their unique skills. Through its comprehensive services, Amedisys aims to revolutionize home healthcare and establish itself as a premier, innovative choice for patients seeking a compassionate and effective continuum of care in the comfort of their homes.