We are seeking a dedicated Home Health RN to join our team and deliver exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you will apply your nursing expertise to ensure that all required services are identified, incorporated into the Plan of Care, and delivered with excellence. Key Responsibilities:
- Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatment signed by the physician and makes the initial evaluation visit to the client. Accepts only clients referred by the Director of Nursing or designee.
- Evaluates, and regularly re-evaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates; develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the client's plan of care. Assesses the client's continual care needs. Addresses all problems in the plan of care or documents rationale for not doing so.
- Initiates diagnostic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the client's care and safety.
- Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client's needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, or upon changes in the client's condition.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client's condition. Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
- Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of client care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients.
- Supervises and teaches the home health aide. Every two weeks, assesses the client's need for unskilled care and revises the plan of care as appropriate. Communicates the plan of care changes to the aide and scheduler as often as necessary.
- Develops, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation within 24 hours of visit.
- Responsible for following all policies and procedures of the agency regarding service delivery, documentation and care coordination. During supervisory visits, exhibits full compliance and verbalizes knowledge of agency policies including but not limited to client education, infection control, and management of hazardous wastes and age-specific behaviors for clients.
- Participates in the agency's quality improvement program.
- Neat and professional dress.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current state license.
- Minimum of one year clinical experience.
- Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good communication, negotiation and public relations skills.
- Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
- Reliable transportation, current driver's license and current auto insurance.
- Current CPR.
Benefits:
All full-time employees are eligible for benefit options including:
- Competitive pay
- Shift differential pay
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
- Supplemental AFLAC products
- Matching 401k plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Ladder, Education Fund and Scholarship Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer:We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, sex, religion, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, age, or physical/mental disability unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions.