What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nursing Professional position at SSM Health?
About SSM Health
">SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. We strive to create a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and empowering.
Job Description
">This role is responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and performing interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician.
Responsibilities
">- Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient's medical condition.
- Documents visit notes, treatments, and care, following visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with the patient, patient's family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient.
Requirements and Benefits
">- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
- No experience required.
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure issued by a compact state or Missouri Department of Division of Professional Registration.
- Valid driver's license.
This role offers a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a dynamic work environment that is supportive and inclusive.
