RN Admissions Specialist in Caryville, TN

Overview Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. What's in it for you • Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. • Paid time off. • Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* • Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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. • Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. • Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan. Responsibilities • Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. • Coordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director and the interdisciplinary team. • Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of physician. • Functions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process. • Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per care center policy. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. • Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as required. • Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. • One year of clinical RN experience. • Current CPR certification. 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 Working at Amedisys is more than just a job - it's a higher calling. Each of our team members has a special part to play in our mission of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare in the home to thousands of patients and families each and every day. We're just as committed to building a positive and engaged work culture and providing opportunities for growth - including investing in our team member's futures with ongoing training and support. We are looking for talented, passionate people - from nurses to business office staff, clinical managers to account executives, therapists to aides - who can help us make a difference where it matters most, to our patients and their families. Amedisys strives to create an organizational culture and climate in which every individual is valued, has a sense of belonging with one another and to the organization, and feels empowered to do their best work. It is critical that all team members feel they can bring their full selves to work, unlocking their full potential. Research tells us that better representation leads to better performance which, to us, means better care for our patients. Amedisys values the contributions our team members make every day to our success. We offer competitive salaries and one of the best benefit packages in the industry.