Home Health RN

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain established department, unit, administrative, and clinical policies/procedures for patient care, safety, and infection control.
• Participate in improving organizational performance activities as assigned
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment with attention to the patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, functional, home environment, and spiritual needs
• Develop and implement individualized plan of care for each patient
• Develop and teach individualized patient education according to assessed learning needs
• Provide care to patients in the home and consults with other specialists as indicated
• Assess each patient's clinical condition per unit/dept standards and report changes as appropriate
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders and/or approved protocols.
• Collaborate and communicate with other personnel and physicians to optimize patient care according to the plan of care
• Coordinate and provide the necessary equipment/supplies needed for patient care
• Document in a clear, concise, and organized manner to ensure the accuracy of the medical record to include updating the patient plan of care and medication profile.
• Provide direction to team members to coordinate care of assigned patients and problem-solve patient care issues.
• Assist patient/family in discharge planning and continuity of care after home health, i.e., how/where to obtain supplies, services from community resources, outpatient clinics.
• Orient and educate new employees and students as assigned.
• Prepare patients for scheduled procedures and assist physicians as needed.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to each patient's comfort, safety, and privacy needs.
• Activate the chain of command and to follow through on complaints, incidents, ethical concerns, or unusual occurrences.
• Participate in meetings, case conferences, educational events, license/certification renewals, and professional associations as appropriate to nursing specialty

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $2,900.00 - $3,300.00 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• CPI Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location