The Part Time Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a home health setting. The RN will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Supervisor and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform the initial home care patient visit and re-evaluate the patient's needs and progress on a regular basis.
• Initiate the plan of care under doctor's orders.
• Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge for the home care patient.
• Observe, assess, and document symptoms.
• Monitor reactions and patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregiver on techniques for in home health care.
• Coordinate patient services.
• Supervise LPNs. CNA's and HHA's.
• Notify the physician and other personnel (DON, , Case Manager) of change in the patient's condition.
• Perform skill outline in the agency's approved policy and procedure manual.
• Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met.
• Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care.
• Update clinical records according to policy and procedures.
• Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually.
• Provide onsite supervision of LPN/CNA/HHA.
• Adhere to Medicaid regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and a current Registered Nurse license. The candidate will also have experience working in a home health setting and be proficient in using electronic medical records.

To apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience in healthcare to alyssatalapiero@acecarehealthservices.com

We look forward to hearing from you!