The RN is responsible for administering skilled nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. This is a clinical position reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), providing skill nursing services to patients of Legacy Home Health Agency.

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Ask us for details.

Essential Functions:

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient’s needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Develop/initiate/revise the plan of care as necessary and initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Provide those services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Provide skilled nursing care to patients utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
• Coordinate patient care, make necessary referrals, report to physician/other staff members changes in patient needs, evaluate outcomes of care and plan for discharge from service. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Provide effective communication/counseling to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals in meeting nursing and other needs.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse, current Texas Drivers License
• Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. If visits are required, Proof of current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis profile.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.