Home Health RN

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. Traditions Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing Home Health Team in Wichita, KS! About Us: Since 2008, Traditions Health has been a leader in high-quality home health, hospice, and palliative care. We have grown from a single location to more than 130 locations across 18 states, allowing us to broaden our service area and reach more patients needing compassionate quality health care in the home. We measure our success by the superior quality of care we provide and the satisfaction of our patients and families. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be - home. What Can Traditions Health Offer? Competitive Pay Supportive Leadership Career Growth opportunities Training Environment High-Quality Patient Care 1:1 Work/Life Balance Job Summary: Primary functions of the Registered Nurse are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current Driver’s License. Experience: One year of experience as a RN in a clinical care setting required. HH or Hospice experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice, Good interpersonal skills, Proof of current CPR Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid/current driver’s license, auto insurance Essential Functions: Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Refers to other services as needed. Plans for the discharge of the patient/client from services Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Counsels the patient/client and their family in meeting nursing and related needs. Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA) Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency Supervises, teaches and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Assigns home health aides to specific patients. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients. May only conduct aide competency evaluations if qualified with two years of clinical experience and one year of home health experience Promotes the Agency ‘s philosophy and administrative policies Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients/clients and their families as assigned Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals. Benefits and More: (Fulltime) Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include: Full range of health insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance) Company Sponsored Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance PTO (that increases with your tenure) 401K Matching Health Savings Account Employee Assistant Program Supplemental Life Insurance Continuing Education Opportunities Careers: We are always looking for Top Talent to join our trusted team at Traditions Health, where you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, co-workers, and the communities you serve. Apply now today to connect with a recruiter to learn more about our opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic. Traditions Health is a rapidly growing, innovative provider in home health care and hospice. It is our mission to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity. We believe that our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Patient Satisfaction, Team Attitude, Compliance, Professionalism, and Commitment are the foundation of our success.