Registered Nurse - Home Health

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse in the applicable state
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Professional Nurse
A Baccalaureate degree is preferred, but may not be required

Responsibilities

• Conducts the admission of the client by obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the client and/or family member(s)
• Conducting a physical examination of the client, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
• Evaluating the client, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required
• Evaluating the client's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the client
• Evaluating the client's condition and home situation to determine if other services, such as those of a Home Health Aide, will be required and the frequency of this service
• Interpreting nursing and other services of the Agency to clients and families as a part of planning for care
• Preparing OASIS documents, if indicated and such other paperwork as may be required as well as implementing the nursing care plan
• Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan to include the following:
• Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the provider
• Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the client's care and safety
• Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the provider any reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the client's physical or emotional condition
• Teaching, supervising and counseling the client and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the client at home
• Is responsible for the care given by the Home Health Aide to clients in his/her care by:
• Supervising and evaluating the care given by the Home Health Aide as needed and at a minimum of once every 14 days
• Submitting to the Aide Department written evaluations of the Home Health Aides who are providing service to the clients in his/her geographical area
• Prepares and presents client's record to the Clinical Record Review Committee as indicated
• Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family
• Consults with the attending provider concerning alteration of the Plan of Care in consultation with the supervisor
• Sets up clinical notes no less often than weekly, and progress notes and other clinical record forms outlining the services rendered as indicated
• Sets up a tally of visits made each day or as required
• Participates in case conferences
• Discusses with the supervisor problems concerning the clients and how they may best be handled
• Discusses with the supervisor the need for involvement of other members of the health team such as the Home Health Aide, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, etc.
• Obtains orders for paramedical service and submits referral to appropriate personnel
• Coordinates total client care
• Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan
• Maintains an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy
• Prepares the care plan for the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide

Benefits

Location: In-Person
Job Type: Per Diem
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday (shifts as needed)