Giving Home Health Care
Location: Paducah,KY, USA
Date: 2024-12-19T13:25:12Z
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) in the Paducah, KY area to join our team for assignments across the state of Kentucky. This role allows you to stay close to home while gaining diverse experience, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives and contributing to different communities within the state.This role is a Full-Time benefit eligible opportunity, with care being provided at the patient's residence. Patients range from high acuity to those who only need basic medical management.Once our patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, which allows our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.You'll get to advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to provide them with the care that they need.This role will collaborate with CNA's, HHA's, Case Managers, and the patient's physicians.Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday).#INDLICResponsibilitiesExecute physician prescribed plans of care.Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.Conduct patient assessments, coordination of carePerform various activities associated with daily living.Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.Monitor for changes in the patient's condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.Assist with office tasks including but not limited to: Intake assessments, HHA skills assessments, clinical chart audits, supervisory visits, short term temporary nursing assessments, schedule nurse staffing, completing a CPR competent checklist/assessment for caregivers, educate and train HHA, CNA and LPN's, participate in the office compliance program.Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.Minimum QualificationsEducation, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of NursingCurrent State or Compact License as a Registered NurseCurrent CPR certificationTB test and physical examinationMaintain required insurance.Good interpersonal skillsAbility to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient's home.Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.Travel required - Travel throughout the state of TN as needed to fill short term patient assignments.Preferred QualificationsMinimum of 1 year experience as an RN in a clinical or home health setting.Ability to assist with two person assistCPR Certified Instructor or willing to become a Certified Instructor.BenefitsCompany paid holidays, floating holiday, and birthday holidayVacation (PTO) and Sick DaysCompetitive benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)Company paid STD and LTDTuition reimbursement programEmployee Assistance ProgramMonthly cell phone reimbursement401(k) with matchingBeing a part of a growing company!Working with incredible patients and their families!Registered Nurse- up to $45/hour, based on years of experience.
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