What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Home Health position at River Valley Home Health and Hospice?
RN Home Health
Are you a motivated and dynamic Registered Nurse looking for an immediate opportunity in the home health industry? Do you enjoy providing excellent patient care and making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families? If your answer is yes, then we have the perfect job for you!
Overview:
The home health registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs/coordinates home care services. This role requires experience in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience. As a professional nurse, you will utilize the resources of the community to plan and direct services that meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and initiate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s)
- Provide preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as ordered by the physician
- Offer patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education
- Prepare clinical notes and communicate with the physician and other healthcare practitioners
- Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to patient discharge
- Communicate with the primary physician and community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
- Supervise home health aides and evaluate their care
Job Requirements:
- Graduated from an approved school of nursing and licensed in the state of practice
- Minimum of two years of experience, with preference given to public health or home care nursing
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license and insured automobile in good working order
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
- Prolonged walking or standing, lifting, and physical agility
If you are a dedicated RN looking to join a fun and loving team, apply now! Take advantage of this time-sensitive opportunity to enhance your skills and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.