What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Registered Nurse position at Trinity Home Health of Arkansas?
Job Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Registered Nurse, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care directly to patients in their homes. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to empower individuals on their health journeys, providing personalized treatment plans, health education, and support to promote recovery and well-being. As a key member of our home health care services, you will utilize your clinical expertise and passion for patient care to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.
Duties
- Assess patients’ health conditions through comprehensive evaluations, including vital signs, physical examinations, and review of medical histories.
- Develop and implement personalized nursing care plans aligned with physicians’ orders and patient needs.
- Administer medications, treatments, and injections accurately while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health practices such as disease prevention and chronic disease management.
- Utilize medical software and electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems to document patient interactions, medical documentation, and progress notes securely in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinate with healthcare teams to triage urgent issues, provide emergency care when necessary, and ensure timely communication of patient status updates.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health regulation policies and ensure all practices adhere to current standards of nursing practice and confidentiality requirements.
Qualifications
- Valid RN license with current registration to practice nursing in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven experience in acute care settings or home health environments demonstrating strong disease prevention and patient care skills.
- Proficiency in medical terminology, physiology, anatomy knowledge, and nursing leadership experience.
- Familiarity with medical software applications, EMR/EHR management systems, and medical records documentation.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR is required; additional certifications such as First Aid are a plus.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, health regulation policies, and confidentiality handling procedures.
- Ability to perform triage effectively during emergencies or urgent situations requiring emergency care or acute intervention.
- Strong communication skills combined with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly while providing empathetic patient-centered care.
Join us in delivering exceptional home health nursing services that prioritize patient safety, comfort, and recovery!
Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $37