Job description

If you're a compassionate LPN, ready to make a connections with your patients and their families by working with them 1:1 during the end of life process, Amedisys would like to hear from you! -Modern Healthcare-Best Places to work - 2021

As a hospice nurse for Amedisys, you have the special opportunity to provide one on one hospice care to terminally ill patients in their home. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient to provide and maintain continuity of patient care to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high quality end-of-life care for the patient.

• Collaborate with a full hospice interdisciplinary team to implement and deliver nursing care as outlined in a patient specific care plan for the patient and caregivers.
• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents such as clinical progress notes using a clinician preferred technology and within established timelines.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and attend patient care conferences to maintain continuity of care.
• Our center center:

• Scored above the national average in HIS quality Measures requirements -- Medicare.gov
• Full Benefits 1st of month after hire - Salaried- 401k match, stock option plan, 23 paid days off a year and much more.
• 1:1 patient care-ability to form strong patient relationships
• Home care Home Base tablet documentation

You will visit patients and families in their homes which could be a single family dwelling, apartment or condo, assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility. This position allows you to spend quality one on one time with your patients at a time when it is most needed

• Required

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a practical/vocational nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN license (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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