Home Health Services Nurse

Overview

Full-time - Bergen County Are you looking for 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 ? $90,000 - $115,000 What's in it for you ? A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. ? Paid time off. ? Up to $1,300 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 ? Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. ? Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so. ? Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. ? Supervises LPNs and HHAs. ? Completes documentation timely and accurately. ? Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team. ? Plans and provides staff education. ? Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned. ? Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs. ? Other duties as assigned. Qualifications ? One (1) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP Clinical.* ? Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. ? Current CPR certification. ? Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. ? Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program. 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 Home health care provides skilled medical services wherever the patient calls home to treat a chronic health condition or to aid in the recovery from illness, injury or surgery. Home health care allows individuals who are recovering from a surgery, injury or illness, managing a serious or chronic disease or dealing with multiple diagnoses, to remain safely at home and live as independently as possible. We provide various types of support for caregivers and families. This includes education about the patient's condition, help with planning from a social worker and help with daily tasks. Our team members are available 24/7, offering peace of mind for patients and families, and we've invested in developing unique, evidence-based programs for patients with certain diagnoses or demographics. Apply Job!