Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and / or the Administrator, the Home Health Registered Nurse delivers care to clients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The RN effectively interacts with and provides information on health maintenance and disease prevention, and provides case management with the clients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current, unencumbered state license to practices as a Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience required with home health experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS· Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and environmental status of assigned clients in a systematic and continuous manner to provide required client services
· Consults with physicians, other staff, client/family, and other caregivers to formulate a plan of care and coordinate delivery of services to ensure high quality client care
· Provides nursing services in accordance with the plan of care and utilizing the nursing process
· Performs ongoing assessment of client’s status and response to services to evaluate the plan of care and modify as necessary
· Adheres to department and company policies, procedures, and methods to increase the department’s contribution to organization effectiveness
· Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed
· Continuously evaluates the client’s status and works with client/caregiver in developing ways to meet their needs
· Coordinates and integrates services being provided to each client by all disciplines
· Initiates and revises client care plan for the caregivers based on client’s needs and supervises the care provided by the caregivers as applicable
· Informs the physician and other healthcare team members of changes in the client’s conditions and needs
· Notifies client/caregivers of schedule and changes in schedule as applicable
· Provides those services requiring skills using the nursing process
· Initiates and maintains a current, individualized plan of treatment based on ongoing assessments in conjunction with physician and client/caregiver
· Initiates and performs teaching of the client, family, and other health team members, as appropriate, in order to meet identified needs and achieve goals
· Gives medications according to company policy
· Informs clients of their rights and responsibilities and respects these rights and responsibilities
· Adheres to all company documentation and timeliness requirements
· Complies with all company policies and procedures
· Participates in in-service programs as required by policy
· Participates in team conferences as required
· Participates in Quality Assessment/Improvement activities as indicated
· Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel as appropriate
· Participates in committees as requested
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided.
- Ability to speak clearly so others can understand.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities by being able to give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
- Actively looks for ways to help others.
- Strong organizational skills and adjusting actions in relations to others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office, client homes and automobile.
POSITION PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, transferring and supporting clients, typically not expected to exceed 25 pounds.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time, PRN, Full-time, Travel nursing
Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification: