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Amedisys

Home health, hospice, and palliative care

Registered Nurse Home Health

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStaunton, VA, USA$74.9k - $93.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; candidates with less than one year must be approved by the Vice President of Clinical.
  • A current Registered Nurse license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
  • Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs, or document the rationale for not doing so.
  • Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
  • Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and home health aides.
  • Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
  • Plan and provide staff education.
  • Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
  • Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Amedisys

Home health, hospice, and palliative care

Amedisys provides home health, hospice, and palliative care services across the United States. Its care model brings medical and supportive services directly to patients in their homes, with clinicians and caregivers coordinating visits, therapies, and symptom management to help patients recover, stay comfortable, and maintain independence at home. The company uses a patient-centered approach, combining skilled nursing, therapy, and social support to create care plans tailored to individual needs, often supported by technology and care coordination tools to track progress and communicate with families. Amedisys differentiates itself by its scale as one of the largest home-based care providers, focus on high-quality, compassionate care, and ongoing expansion into broader home health services, including hospice and palliative care. Its goal is to improve quality of life for patients while delivering cost-effective care outside traditional facilities.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, LA
Founded
1982

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