Nursing Jobs in Flowery Branch, GA
Overview Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. One year of clinical RN experience in home health or hospice. One year of RN management experience. Current CPR certification. 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. Must have a current State Certification Responsible for the delivery of care to the residents assigned on a daily basis Understand and comply with all Resident Rights Understand and practice Infection Control and Universal Precautions Observe and report residents general condition and behavior Understand and practice the principles of lifting Documentation of required resident information Participate in fire/disaster drills, inservices and scheduled staff meetings 
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our homecare team. The ideal candidate will provide high quality care to our patients, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. Coordinates and ensure completion of the state required Minimum Data set on all residents throughout the facility to include admissions, significant changes, quarterly and Medicare assessments in a timely manner. He/she identifies resident problems from the MDS and other assessments and develops the initial individual Care Plan for each resident. The MDS Coordinator reviews and optimizes the MDS Process to ensure appropriate services are rendered justifies facility reimbursement.Qualifications: Current Georgia Nursing Licensure, LPN or RN Experience in clinical and utilization experience in a Long Term Care or skilled facility Strong working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid reimbursement guidelines, PPS and Rugs categories as it relates to the MDS process. Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Georgia. Must have good leadership and communication skills, must be able to supervise and instruct others. Assist with the supervision of Nursing Assistants Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required Perform ongoing assessments of residents Consult with physician in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services. Notify physician of residents incidents/accidents, changes in residents condition, lab work, etc and obtain orders as indicated. Transcribe physician orders per policy and provide follow through as ordered. Administer Medications and treatments in accordance with state guidelines, as ordered by the physician and observe for possible adverse reactions. Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary. 
