What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse- Home Health position at CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Job Title
Registered Nurse- Home Health
Position
Registered Nurse
Job Description Summary
Gives Report To: Director of Patient Care Services/Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services to improve quality life for the patient.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient to determine home care needs
- Creates a plan of care which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Provide ongoing reassessments to regularly revise patients plan of care as patient’s status and needs change
- Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
- Reports all changes in patient condition to clinical supervisor
- Provides comprehensive assessment and nursing care based on nursing process
- Determines and documents nursing diagnosis and interventions to meet patient needs
- Develops an individualized plan of care using measurable goals with time frames for completion
- Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the patient's physician, following the plan of care.
- Supervises LVNs and CHHAs according to agency supervisory policies and procedures
- Provides patient and family education regarding medication management, compliance and measures to prevent disease process exacerbation
- Coordinates care with all care providers and ordering physician
- Completes and submits clinical notes accurately and timely
- Reports to physician and nursing supervisor any changes in patient condition and updates the plan of care as necessary
- Ensures the patient has all appropriate medications and DME required to provide safe and effective patient care
- Participates in QAPI programs and initiatives
- Participates in professional development and skills training as required or needed
- Attends monthly in-services
- Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures
- Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies
Qualifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse authorized to practice professional nursing in the state
- Holds and maintains current CPR certification
- Must have a valid and active driver’s license
- Must have car insurance
- Liability insurance is optional
- Must have an automobile in good working condition
- Must have at least one year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home health care, hospice or public health
- Bachelor's degree in nursing is optional
- Must have great interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation
- Must be capable of autonomous work with basic safety knowledge
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing