Nurse Resident

Job Description

About the Job

Join Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., as a nurse resident and make a difference every day. This full-time day position offers flexibility, purpose, and growth, helping patients heal in the comfort of their own homes.

Amedisys values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, family, and professional growth. 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.

Overview & Compensation

• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
• Schedule: Full-time Days
• Attractive Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

What’s In It For You (Benefits)

Amedisys offers a robust benefits package, with some eligibility varying by position and shift status, and certain benefits requiring enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan:

• Medical Plans: Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Healthcare Savings: Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with the Amedisys HSA plan.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work.
• Wellness Rewards: Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities such as spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, and more.
• Mental Health Support: Up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a company match.
• Family Support:
  • Infertility treatment coverage*.
  • Adoption reimbursement.
  • Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Transportation:
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply).
  • Mileage reimbursement.
• And more!

Responsibilities

As an Amedisys nurse resident, you will be responsible for:

• Performing skilled nursing services under the supervision of an RN.
• Assisting patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Assisting physicians and RNs in performing specialized procedures.
• Communicating current health status and needs of patients to the RN and other staff.
• Performing on-call responsibilities and services to patients/families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• License: Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification.
• Experience: Less than one year of clinical LPN experience.
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required liability insurance.

Desired Skills and Experience

The provided job description does not list specific desired skills and experience beyond the qualifications. However, a successful candidate would likely possess qualities such as compassion, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a home health setting.

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.