Home Health Nurse

VACANCY POSTING

POSITION TITLE: Register Nurse – Home Health STATUS: Full-Time/Exempt

DEPARTMENT: UMIT Home Health SALARY: Negotiable

SUPERVISOR: Manager, UMIT Home Health POSTING: 02/17/2022

CLOSING: 03/04/2022

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

General Summary

UMIT Health System is currently operating a clinic, pharmacy, and Lab in King William County and is expanding into home healthcare. UMIT Home Health is providing in-home skilled services (Nursing, PT, and OT) and in-home personal care services. Providing high quality healthcare to our patients is important to us, and we are looking for individuals that strive to deliver high quality healthcare and positive outcome for patients.

Position

Register Nurse (RN) – Home Health

Completes evaluation and documents patient need for in home patient care services. Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in ensuring patient goals are achieved while maintaining high quality patient care. Perform all services in accordance with physician’s orders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
• Conduct a physical examination of the client, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
• Evaluate the client’s condition and home situation to determine if the services of a personal care nurse (CAN) will be required and the frequency of this service.
• Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
• The initiation of preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the client’s care and safety.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition.
• Deliver compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Assist and train personal care nurses with assigned patients, as needed
• Travel required within the service area (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Qualifications:

• Graduation from an Accredited RN Program.
• Valid Licensed, Registered Nurse (required).
• Five years of experience in a medical setting (preferred).
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction.
• Ability to communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Maintain a basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Strong computer and documentation skills

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401k

Other Requirements:

Applicants will be required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicant for consideration for the position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.

How to Apply:

Candidates desiring to apply for this position must submit the following by the closing date to receive consideration:

• Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.

AND

• Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.

To apply for this position, interested candidates must submit their completed cover letter and resume on or before the closing date to:

Attn: Registered Nurse – Home Health Position to

NOTICE: Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road