Home Health RN/LPN

About the role

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for a home health group of patients/residents through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients/residents, family members, responsible parties, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

The Home Health RN plans, assesses, supervises, and evaluates care of each patient/resident while ensuring resident safety at all times. The Home Health RN ensures that the status of the patient/resident condition is effectively communicated to the physician.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments on patients/residents and reassessments as per policy.
• Develop and implement an appropriate plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis tailored to meet each individual’s needs (physical, cultural, and psychosocial). Evaluate the plan of care and make necessary changes to meet individual patient/resident needs.
• Perform nursing interventions and evaluate LPN and CNA/NAR competency and capacity.
• Teach other health care team members information required to fully implement the care plan for individual residents/patients/guests.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient/resident and their clinical condition. Evaluate patient/resident responses to medications.
• Plan for and provide patient/resident, family, and caregiver education. Identify learning needs, clearly communicate information, and document patient/resident response to education.
• Document according to current standards and policies.
• Plan for patient/resident discharge, anticipate and address long-term and/or short-term needs, collaborate with the discharge planner when appropriate, and assess the patient/resident prior to discharge.
• Delegate and collaborate in providing patient/resident care according to licensure and skill levels; follow up to ensure success.
• Promote the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice by integrating them into day-to-day activities.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse, which must be in good standing.
• BLS certified.

Qualifications

Preferred: Clinical experience.

Pay

$39.00 - $45.04 per hour.

Benefits

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including:

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Education assistance.
• A variety of additional voluntary benefits.