Registered Nurse

Overview The ACRN is responsible for starting the patient's care which includes nursing assessment, medication reconciliation, safety assessments, and implementing standardized protocols. Responsibilities Participates in virtual admission huddles and performs timely start of care visits for new admissions to the program. Performs comprehensive patient assessments and provides patient care. Performs medication reconciliation in the home at admission and discharge. Participates in virtual rounding with treating physicians and recovery care coordinators. Administers prescribed medications (typically intravenously), obtains blood samples, and provides therapeutic interventions. Educates patient on how to manage their illness, prescribed medications, nursing interventions, and care plan. Participates in the coordination of services with Clinical Manager, Recovery Care Coordinator, other disciplines, and community resources as needed. Identifies and acts on changes in patient's condition. Evaluates and revises care plans/assessments based on changes in patients and/or their environments. Documents all assessments, interventions, and care coordination details. Administers medications including IV medications as ordered. Inserts foley catheters as ordered. Utilizes and instructs patient/family on the use of patient monitoring tools used for biometric data capture, patient symptom reporting, and virtual visits. Participates in regular, in-service, or special case orientations as needed. Participates in on-call rotation. Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Amedisys Compliance Program. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required- Associate of Science in Nursing. Current, unencumbered state license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Three (3 ) years of adult acute inpatient medical, or medical/surgical care experience within the last five years. Current CPR certification. Valid Driver's License. Reliable transportation and company required liability insurance. Proficiency with general use and functions of the computer, such as, usernames, 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. Preferred- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience providing RN services in the home, community, or clinic. Adult medical critical care. 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.Required- Associate of Science in Nursing. Current, unencumbered state license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Three (3 ) years of adult acute inpatient medical, or medical/surgical care experience within the last five years. Current CPR certification. Valid Driver's License. Reliable transportation and company required liability insurance. Proficiency with general use and functions of the computer, such as, usernames, 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. Preferred- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience providing RN services in the home, community, or clinic. Adult medical critical care. 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.Participates in virtual admission huddles and performs timely start of care visits for new admissions to the program. Performs comprehensive patient assessments and provides patient care. Performs medication reconciliation in the home at admission and discharge. Participates in virtual rounding with treating physicians and recovery care coordinators. Administers prescribed medications (typically intravenously), obtains blood samples, and provides therapeutic interventions. Educates patient on how to manage their illness, prescribed medications, nursing interventions, and care plan. Participates in the coordination of services with Clinical Manager, Recovery Care Coordinator, other disciplines, and community resources as needed. Identifies and acts on changes in patient's condition. Evaluates and revises care plans/assessments based on changes in patients and/or their environments. Documents all assessments, interventions, and care coordination details. Administers medications including IV medications as ordered. Inserts foley catheters as ordered. Utilizes and instructs patient/family on the use of patient monitoring tools used for biometric data capture, patient symptom reporting, and virtual visits. Participates in regular, in-service, or special case orientations as needed. Participates in on-call rotation. Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Amedisys Compliance Program. Performs other duties as assigned.