Location: Philadelphia,PA, USA
The Home Health Registered Nurse is responsible forproviding and documenting skilled one-on-one nursing care in accordance withthe physician-ordered individualized patient care plan. This care is provided mostly in the patient'shome or a residential setting but can transfer outside the home duringappointments and other activities the nurse may accompany the patient to. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Completes an initial assessment of patient and family todetermine home care needs when applicable + Provides a complete physical assessment and history ofcurrent and previous illness(s) + Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs + Initiates the plan of care when directed and makes necessaryrevisions as patient status changes + Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis + Establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis andincorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions + Includes the patient and the family in the planning andexecution of the treatment plan and goals + Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitativenursing procedures + Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by thephysician + Provides healthcare instructions and education to thepatient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care + Identifies discharge planning needs when applicable + Adheres to home health agency policy and protocol + Attends case conference, team meetings, and educationin-services as required Minimum Requirements: + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing + Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state inwhich the RN will practice + Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice + Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site + Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required + Computer proficiency required + Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.