Description

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed per physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager via physician orders. As a Careage Home Health nurse, you will be provided the necessary time to establish close relationships with patients to enhance their recovery period and help them achieve their desired quality of life.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence.
• Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
• Initiates proper preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on their patients in a timely manner.
• Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Processes orders and notifies physicians of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/re-certification orders and discharge summaries.
• Refers patients to Physical therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational therapists, and Medical Social Worker as needed.
• Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
• Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
• Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.
• Completes and sends OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition.
• Appropriately uses ICD-10 codes.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nursing license in Washington state.
• One (1) year of nursing experience is preferred.
• Home Health experience, preferred.
• Ability to travel within a specific region of King County, required.
• Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle, required.

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers

Why work with us?

Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

About Careage Home Health

Careage Home Health provides at-home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses, and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patients' medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit CareageHomeHealth.com

About Careage

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living Communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com