Home Health RN Weekend Per Diem

JOB SUMMARY

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state of Nevada.

2. Two (2) years nursing experience, home health care REQUIRED.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

5. COVID-19 vaccine REQUIRED.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.

2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.

5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

7. Coordinates services.

8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

9. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

10. Participates in and presents in-service programs.

11. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.

13. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

14. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.

15. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

16. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

17. Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.

18. Gives total patient care as needed.

19. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.

20. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

22. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager

2. Workers Supervised: LPN, CNA

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $90 - $195 per visit

Note: Rate will depend on the kind of visit.

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Experience:

• Home health care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Nevada RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Pay: $90.00 - $195.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Completion bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road