RN-Palliative Care
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Overview RN- Palliative Care (At Home) NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOME HEALTH POSITION NO ROUTINE SKILLED NURSING TASKS REQUIRED Typical Visit: Often shared with our Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, routine nursing assessment (vital signs, focused palliative review of systems, physical exam, goals of care conversations) Are you a highly skilled and compassionate RN looking for a rewarding career providing acute care in the patient's home? If so, we invite you to join the team at Mt. Sinai, in partnership with Contessa, an Amedisys company. Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. FULL-TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE 4/10's (8a-10p) or 5/8's (8a-5p) UBER Provided Service area is Manhattan Attractive pay $55-$60 hour 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 Visits with assigned caseload of patients and families in their homes to complete guided assessments, support medication management, address complex symptoms and coordinate care. Engages patients and caregivers in discussions about their goals of care, review advance directives and collaboratively develop treatment plans based on goals. Monitors care plans in conjunction with the rest of the clinical care team. Advocates for the patient and caregivers in liaison with other care providers to ensure care is coordinated and consistent with patient's goals. Participates in the measurement and assessment of care-related processes and outcomes to improve the quality of patient care. Communicates plans of care to primary physicians and other consulting clinicians. Educates patients and family on trajectory of illness, purpose of medications (also reviews side effects and how to administer) and assesses disease understanding. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree in nursing (bachelor's preferred). Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. 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.Associate degree in nursing (bachelor's preferred). Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. 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.Visits with assigned caseload of patients and families in their homes to complete guided assessments, support medication management, address complex symptoms and coordinate care. Engages patients and caregivers in discussions about their goals of care, review advance directives and collaboratively develop treatment plans based on goals. Monitors care plans in conjunction with the rest of the clinical care team. Advocates for the patient and caregivers in liaison with other care providers to ensure care is coordinated and consistent with patient's goals. Participates in the measurement and assessment of care-related processes and outcomes to improve the quality of patient care. Communicates plans of care to primary physicians and other consulting clinicians. Educates patients and family on trajectory of illness, purpose of medications (also reviews side effects and how to administer) and assesses disease understanding. Performs other duties as assigned.