We are looking to immediately contract for a: Part time or Full time Register Nurse (RN)

Pay Rate: Will be a per visit rate or salary. Negotiable based on experience and case load.JOB SUMMARY:

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A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

2. Two (2) years’ nursing experience, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.

2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.

5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

7. Coordinates services.

8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

9. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

10. Participates in and presents inservice programs.

11. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.

13. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

14. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.

15. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

16. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

17. Participates in peer review and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement as assigned.

18. Gives total patient care as needed.

19. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.

20. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

22. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

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JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager

2. Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide

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RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

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LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

· Ability to participate in physical activity.

· Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

· Heavy lifting.

· Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

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Working Conditions

Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In Person

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology

Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

Schedule: This position may occasionally require more than 8 hours per day

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If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen. Serenity Home Health is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws. All employees, contracted workers, and volunteers of Serenity Home Health are expected to adhere to the company’s policies and procedures – which are based on being compliant with all federal and state laws and regulations.

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Equal opportunity employer. This company considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road