What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Home Health position at James River Home Health & Hospice?
Would you like to be a part of a rapidly growing, locally owned company with a commitment to quality patient care? James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and highly committed Home Health Nurse to join our growing team in Lynchburg, VA, on a PRN Basis! You will be responsible for the case management of your assigned patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. You will also coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure an optimal care experience for the patient!
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Pay Per Visit Rates
- Mileage Reimbursement
Brief overview of Responsibilities:
- Administer nursing care and skills to homebound patients
- Establish patient treatment plans according to the Plan of Care
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
- Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Communicate with collaborating Interdisciplinary team regarding patient care
- Educate patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention
- Make visit notes through an electronic charting system (homecare homebase) and submit promptly
- Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
Qualifications:
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- At least one year of home health experience preferred
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours.
If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate nurse who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!
"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”