What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nurse position at Interim HealthCare - Birmingham, AL?
Home Health Nurse
Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate. At Interim HealthCare®, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Home Health RN.
What sets us apart? For starters, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals. So, we know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others. We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients so they can receive the resources and care they deserve—and we’ll be there to support you. If you share our passion for patient-centered care, you are made for this!
Our Home Health Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- [PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits]
As a Home HealthNurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab or nursing facility
- Work with a team of physicians and oversee CNAs and aides providing patient care
- Examine patients, do assessments, document progress and report changes to their physician
- Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet and exercise
- Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
- Ensure goals are met and coordinate discharge from services
A few must-haves for Home Health Registered Nurses:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active nurse license in [ALABAMA]
- Minimum of [1] years of nursing experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification [and any others]
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.