REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - Home Health - PRN - $85/hr

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
• At least 1 year experience preferred
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or compact state
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including those basic bodies of knowledge relative to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their applications, for better understanding of client care problems
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques involved in performing general nursing procedures and adapting or modifying standard nursing practices for care of specific cases
• Genuine interest in nursing

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses needs of client, (physical etc.) including OASIS assessments at appropriate intervals
• Regularly re-evaluates the client’s needs, (physical etc.) Mli>Initiates the plan of treatment and establishes necessary revisions for clients receiving skilled care
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Coordinates services
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs
• Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
• Supervises and teaches LVNs, HHAs, and other professional as well as paraprofessional staff, under the direction of the Administrator
• Conducts the skilled admission of the client to the Agency
• Make supervisory visits to the client’s residence at least once every 30 days, either when the LVN is present, to observe and assist, or when the LVN is absent, to assess relationships and determine whether goals are being met.
• Participates in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the nursing service

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Career development and advancement opportunities