Private Duty RN - Chattanooga

About the Role

As the Registered Nurse, you will provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will also coordinate the total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and help to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical services within scope of practice and infection control standards.
• Coordinate care with other members of the patient/client's care team from admission to discharge.
• Complete clinical nursing assessments per federal/state program requirements and payer needs.
• Ensure patient/client eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and agency policy.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care/service plans with other community providers.
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets patient needs and initiate revisions with physician approval.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of RN experience.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).