Hospice Registered Nurse
Location: Huntsville Alabama
Description: Amedisys, Inc. is hiring Hospice Registered Nurse right now, this career will be placed in Alabama. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Provides, coordinates, and directs the provision of hospice care according to physician’s orders based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of the nursing process.
Qualifications
1. Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company.
2. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license. See list of Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
3. Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.
4. Current CPR certification.
4. Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
5. Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desk! top, including starting programs, using files, and windows, ef! fectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
About Amedisys
Why Amedisys?
Amedisys' philosophy, "Taking care of your loved ones as we would our own," has guided our growth into one of the nation’s leading home health and hospice care organizations. With Amedisys, you’ll be part of a culture focused on delivering the care that’s best for our patients, whether that is home-based recovery and rehabilitation after an operation, care empowering them to manage a chronic disease, palliative care for those with a terminal illness, or hospice care at the end of life.
The health care industry is changing; at Amedisys we’re developing a new model of care that not only reduces preventable hospital readmissions and saves money, but provides convenience, compassion and customized service for every patient. We believe we can do that by focusing on quality care, improving ! technology and efficiency, and hiring employees who care not just with their hands and head, but also with their heart.
Our people are our business; Amedisys invests in you throughout your career with industry-leading educational benefits, including free clinical continuing education and tuition assistance. And our career ladders program lets you map out your professional development and advancement opportunities, helping you build a career, not just a job.
We offer competitive salaries and one of the best benefit packages in the industry:
- 401 (K) plan with employer-matching contribution available for all employees
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts and wellness discount program
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan available to full and part-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Job
Registered Nurse
Primary Location
United States-Alabama-Huntsville
Organization
Hospice
Schedule
Per Diem
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Amedisys, Inc..
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This career starts available on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:35:29 GMT