Overview
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RN Compact preferred with additional licensure of MA, CA, OR, CT or willing to obtain additional licensure -
Bilingual preferred, but not required (Triage Team is in need of Spanish Speaking RNs to better support our CC Teams) -
Schedule-Friday 5p-9p and Sat/Sun Day ( 12 hour shifts ) i.e 9a-9p, 10a-10p and 11a-11p- will vary based on business needs and call volume. -
Holidays will be required and those may include up to 4 of the 6 Holiday observed under Amedisys Policy
Are you a highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding career as an afterhours triage nurse? 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. What's in it for you
- 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.
Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys
"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver
Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve. Attractive pay
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. *To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Responsibilities
- Assesses physical, environmental, and emotional factors telephonically to determine hospice needs.
- Utilizes EHR, including the patient's plan of care to develop recommendations.
- Provides recommendations, patient/caregiver education/instructions and hospice support telephonically based on the situation and the plan of care.
- Collaborates with pharmacies, DME vendors and other agencies for effective patient management.
- Facilitates delivery or maintenance of provided medical equipment to meet patient needs.
- Assigns all visits, admissions and follow-up calls to on-call field staff (RN, LPN, HA, CH, SW) as needed.
- Submits accurate and detailed documentation in real-time to promote continuity of care.
- Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high-quality end-of-life care.
- Participates in agency performance improvement initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state you are assigned to work.
- One year of experience as a registered nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers.
- Must be comfortable with technology.
- Must be willing and eligible to obtain additional RN licenses in other states (reimbursed).
Preferred
- Previous hospice experience.
- Telephone triage experience.
- Spanish speaking.
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.
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Amedisys, Inc.
Jun 16, 2025