***Overnight travel will be required around Texas and all travel expenses will be accommodated.***

Provides and directs the provision of home nursing care, based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of the nursing process.

JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE:

1. Provides services requiring and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatment signed by the physician and makes the initial evaluation visit to the client. Accepts only clients referred by the client care manager or designee. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including but not limited to, venipunctures, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique.

2. Evaluates, and regularly reevaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the client’s plan of care. Assesses the client’s continual care needs. Addresses all problems in the plan of care or documents rationale for not doing so.

3. Initiates diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the clients care safety. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client’s needs or documents rationale for not doing so.

4. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/ or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, or upon changes in the client’s condition.

5. Teaches supervises and counsels the client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client’s condition. Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.

6. Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of client care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients. Attends client care conferences. Initiates client care conferences for complex and/ or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed.

7. Supervises and teaches the LPN/ LVN and home health aide. Every two weeks, assesses the client’s need for unskilled care and revises the plan of care as appropriate. Communicates the plan of care changes to the aide and scheduler as often as necessary.

8. Develops, prepare and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to polices. Submits accurate documentation within one working day of visit.

9. Responsible for following all policies and procedures of the agency regarding service delivery, documentation and care coordination. During supervisory visits exhibits full compliance and verbalizes knowledge of agency polices including but not limited to

client education, infection control, management of hazardous wastes and age-specific behaviors for clients.

10. Participates in the agency’s quality improvement program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Degree in nursing (A.D.N. or B.S.N) from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.

2. Licensed to practice professional nursing in the state.

3. Minimum of one year of nursing experience required.

4. Knowledge and Abilities:

a. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primary population served by the agency, and to lesser degree the secondary populations served.

b. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

c. Able to assess data reflecting the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

DEGRESS OF TRAVEL:

Travel expenses will be accommodated.

Home visits daily. Weekly office meetings.

Must have reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License*

Astella Home Health and Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you provide proof of a TB test from the last 12 months or are you willing to undergo TB testing?

Experience:

• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Corpus Christi, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road