What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health and Hospice RN position at All County Home Health and Hospice?
Home Health and Hospice RN (In-Person Visits to Patient's Home)
Are you a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse looking for an immediate opportunity in the home health and hospice industry? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and loving environment where you can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? If so, we have the perfect job for you!
We are seeking a talented Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Home Health and Hospice RN, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing home care services. You will have the opportunity to work in a community health setting, providing education and support to individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Job Summary:
The Home Health and Hospice RN plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and initiate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s)
- Provide preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as ordered by the physician
- Offer patient, caregiver, and family counseling
- Deliver patient and caregiver education
- Prepare clinical notes
- Communicate with the physician and other healthcare practitioners related to the home health plan of care
- Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to patient discharge
Communication:
- Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary
- Communicate with the physician regarding the patient's needs and report any changes in the patient's condition
- Coordinate care plan with community health-related persons
Additional Duties:
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
- Ensure availability of necessary equipment and services
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every two weeks
- Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed
Job Requirements:
- Graduated from an approved school of nursing and licensed in the state of practice
- Minimum of two years of experience, with preference for public health or home care nursing
- Maintains a current CPR certification
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
- No management experience required
- Able to perform required nursing skills
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k matching
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
If you are a talented and motivated Home Health and Hospice RN looking for an immediate opportunity in the healthcare industry, apply now! Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to the well-being of others.
When you join All County Home Health and Hospice, you become part of a team who is embracing a leading post-acute care model. You will be able to work in an environment where you are providing measurable outcomes that physicians, patients and their families care about and must achieve to meet their goals for staying safely at home.
Salary : $86,000
