PRN RN - Home Health

We are seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to join our team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate professional conduct and ethics according to agency policy and procedure.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and all Agency operations.
• Provide nursing services in compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations.
• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
• Initiate the plan of care and revise as necessary in coordination with the physician, the patient and based on the OASIS assessment and the clinical care model.
• Provide nursing services and/or treatments indicated on plan of care.
• Counsel and educate the patient and family on disease process, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Document within the electronic medical record the visit performed and all skill provided to include coordination of care, notification of physician and any additional orders obtained
• Coordinate services with other members of the health care team.
• Make referrals to other medical services, as needed.
• Inform the physician and other staff of changes in the patient’s status and or needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses and other paraprofessionals providing services.
• Supervise the provision of personal care provided by the Home Health Aide
• Plan for the patient’s discharge from home health services/and or continued need for care.
• Promote patient and family’s independence from home health care.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, representatives of other departments and community agencies.
• Participate in patient case conferences.
• Participate in Nursing and Administrative On –Call rotation.
• Complete all annual in-service training and competency assessments as required.
• Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing including participating in performance improvement activities; i.e., record reviews and performance improvement groups.

• Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the respective state.
• One (1) year home health care experience preferred.
• Background screening acceptable to the Agency.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Able to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and is detail oriented.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate in English
• Able to work as a team member.