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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location knoxville, Tennessee

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Responsible for providing after-hours and weekend on-call nursing service. Responds to telephone requests for assistance by addressing the request by telephone or by making a visit that includes skilled assessment and interventions. 1. Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company.

2. 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 state's practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license. See list of Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

3. Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required.

4. Current CPR certification.

5. Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.

6. Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers.

7. Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. 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, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.