RN Admissions (Start of Care Assessments)

About the role

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice and community-based services. The RN Admissions position works under the supervision of clinical leadership to complete Start of Care (SOC) assessments for skilled nursing admissions. It involves comprehensive patient assessments, accurate OASIS documentation, individualized plans of care and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Start of Care assessments, including patient evaluation, individualized care planning and timely implementation of the plan of care.
• Complete OASIS assessments and related documentation accurately and on time, in line with regulatory, agency and OASIS user manual requirements.
• Provide skilled nursing care according to physician orders, the plan of care and agency policies, including resumption of care, recertifications and follow-up visits.
• Coordinate with physicians, case managers, clinical managers, patients, families, community resources and the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote patient health through education, rehabilitative measures, self-care instruction, referrals and care conferences.

Required profile

• Current RN license for the state(s) of assignment.
• One year of clinical experience as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

What we offer

• Total cash target pay of $71,677 to $107,516 annually, with per-visit point pay and an hourly rate; full-time pay assumes 40 weekly hours and full productivity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility).