What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Registered Nurse – Home Health Venice position at Discovery Senior Living?
Location: North Port & Venice
Reports To: Administrator
If you have a caring spirit and were made to play an active role in helping others, you possess the most important quality that is needed to be a part of the Discovery at Home team. We are an agency that is dedicated to making every day better for our patient's and our staff. We value empathetic, dedicated professionals who show up ready to do work that matters. Apply today to help us comfort, care, and honor our community while making a better quality of life for all.
About the Opportunity:
The Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients in the comfort of their homes. The RN - Home Health works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family to develop a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient's needs.
Benefits
- Newly Revised Competitive Rates
- Flexible Schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement $.725
- Free CEUs'
- Career advancement and Development
Responsibilities:
• Ensure patient safety and provide high-quality nursing care
• Assess the patient's condition and implement the care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and other skilled nursing services
• Educate the patient and caregiver on disease management, prevention of complications, and self-care
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement the plan of care
• Complete documentation of patient care in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed
Qualifications:
• Active Florida RN license
• At least 1 year of nursing experience, with Home Health experience preferred
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work on an as-needed basis
Physical Demands:
The RN - Home Health must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and moving the whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. The RN - Home Health must also be able to navigate different home environments and adapt to various indoor and outdoor conditions.