RN

Areas that we are Hiring in Fort Myers Estero Bonita & Naples

Bilingual Plus

RN - Job Summary: Responsible for planning, coordinating and documenting care for an assigned caseload of patients. Utilizing physicians' orders and professional skills the Home Health RN, in conjunction with the Case Manager, develops and implements a home health plan that meets each patient's specific needs and is in compliance with accrediting organization standards, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines, as well as agency policies and procedures. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Develops a written plan of care for each patient.

Provides skilled nursing care.

Assesses patient condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary.

Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management

techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and

reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient needs dictate.

Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient

progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.

Submits updated nursing care plans for the weekend/holiday RN. 3 2 1

In coordination with the Case Manager, plans patient discharge from the agency.

Recommends referrals for alternative level of care if necessary.

Recommends to Case Manager needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.

Obtains needed supplies and equipment to provide care.

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient age, pediatric through geriatric.

Plans with the physician to implement changes to improve patient care.

Reports changes in patient physical and emotional health to the physician.

Communicates patient data and observations verbally and through documentation.

All documentation, charting and agency forms are completed in the designated time.

Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of patient and patients clinical status.

Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Addresses and supports cultural practices as long as these practices do not harm the

patient/family or interfere with the planned course of medical treatment.

Adheres to all agency, billing and documentation policies and procedures.

Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs.

Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of any significant changes.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annual educational requirements

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty.

Completes in-services.

Participates in the Home Health Agency continuous quality improvement activities.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Florida

· Credentials in specialty areas, i.e., phlebotomy, IV, ET.

· Current BCLS.

· One (1) year acute care nursing experience.

· Prior experience in home health preferred.

· Valid state driver’s license, current automobile insurance and reliable automobile.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic Computer Knowledge

· Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations governing patient home healthcare.

· Physical Demands:

· For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Pay: $35.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $80