CWHH - RN Home Health (contract)

About the role

Atrium is seeking a temporary contractor to work at CenterWell as a Registered Nurse. The primary functions include administering skilled nursing care, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and assuming responsibility for coordination of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess home health and/or hospice patients in stable and emergent situations to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Implement, develop, document, and evaluate the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the POC.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records ensuring all visits, contacts, problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient.
• Teach patients and/or their families about care, diet, medications, home safety, etc., using appropriate teaching methods.
• Supervise and provide clinical directions to HHA/STNA/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Assess and reassess pain and utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educate patients and families about pain management.
• Arrange referrals to appropriate agencies when needed.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families and other healthcare professionals.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Effective communication skills with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Competence in performing various nursing skills such as wound care, phlebotomy, and bowel/bladder training.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and travel locally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to working independently and cooperatively as an effective team member.

Skills

• Homecare Homebase Software Experience
• OASIS Experience
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse
• CHPN certification (preferred)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Current driver's license
• Reliable transportation and insurance
• One to two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting
• Two plus years home health experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(K), Commuter Benefit Program.