Clinical Excellence* Innovation * Professional Development * Advanced Technology * Why work at Amedisys? Competitive salaries and strong benefits for you and your family including a 401(k) retirement account, health care benefits and paid vacation time. We believe that our people are our business. Amedisys invests in you throughout your career with us including a Career Ladders program and Lifelong Learning educational opportunities. Working for Amedisys you will be a part of a culture that is focused on doing the right thing, at the right time, for every patient. About UsDream big. Think outside the box. See the possibilities. Offer creative solutions. Amedisys listens.Amedisys Home Health Services is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. As a national company, we have a far reach and have positioned ourselves as an industry leader in quality care and as the company that is reducing acute care hospitalization.As our growth rapidly continues, we are seeking dynamic employees to aide in our mission: To improve the quality of life in the patients entrusted to our care. To be the premier home health company in the communities we serve. Responsibilities of Psychiatric Registered Nurse: Responsible for furnishing comprehensive, skilled, psychiatric-nursing services to psychiatric patients in their place of residence, including children, adolescents, and adults.
Requirements for Psychiatric Registered Nurse: Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company 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 states practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license. A registered nurse with a masters degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing or a registered nurse with a bachelors degree in nursing with one year of experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient clinic or a registered nurse with a diploma or associates degree with two years experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient clinic. On an individual basis, other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Must have good verbal and written communication skills and evaluation techniques and demonstrate knowledge of clinical skills, judgment, current nursing practices and analytical capabilities. Must be familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payor guidelines. Must have a current drivers license, agency-required automobile liability insurance, and availability of personal, dependable transportation to conduct home visits. Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs. BenefitsAt Amedisys, we take care of our employees just as we take care of our patients. We proudly offer one of the best benefit packages in the home health and hospice industry as we pride ourselves with recognizing the importance of a generous benefits program to our employees 401 (K) Plan with Employer Matching Contribution: Available for all employees. Full Benefit Package- Health, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax spending accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Available to full and part-time employees. Paid Time Off and Eight (8) Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This provides work-life resource and referral services for family care, personal services, career, and benefits information. Tuition Reimbursement: Full and part-time employees are available. Apply directly online : www.amedisys.com *Amedisys Home Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. RN, Registered Nurse, nursing, homecare, healthcare, health care,hospice, home health, OASIS, ER, Emergency Room, ICU, intensive care unit, RN case manager, Medicare, visit nurse, admission nurse, skilled visit, case management, acute care , wound care, autonomy, flexible, Nurse, home care, autonomy, independent; Mental Health, Psychiatric Nurse, Psych RN
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