What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Home Health position at Pride Health?
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Position Overview:
Seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality clinical care to patients in Simpson County. This role involves comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is experienced in home health, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and excels in independent patient care.
Schedule & Work Details:
Location: Simpson County
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Weekly Hours: Full-time schedule
On Call: Rotating call schedule
Weekend Requirement: Included in rotating call schedule
Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits from first to last visit
Pay Rate: $51 to $53 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Initiate, develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the care team
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care, scope of practice, and infection control standards
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments including OASIS documentation and medication reconciliation
- Ensure timely, accurate documentation and syncing in accordance with agency and payer requirements
- Supervise and provide direction to home health aides and LPNs, including conducting required supervisory visits
- Coordinate care across disciplines and communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and families
- Conduct initial and ongoing nursing evaluations to confirm patient eligibility and medical necessity for home health services
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to patient care needs as required
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and reduction of unnecessary hospitalizations
- Assist in staff orientation, serve as a preceptor when needed, and participate in survey readiness activities
- Adapt to various home environments and provide care with respect to all patient backgrounds and conditions
Required Qualifications:
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 1 year of home health experience
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a patient caseload effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with OASIS documentation and home health regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
- Strong collaboration skills and commitment to patient-centered care
- Experience supervising support staff and participating in interdisciplinary care teams
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
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Salary : $51 - $53