Community Health Nurse

Easterseals NH • Rochester, NH

3d • $33 - $35

About The Position

Easterseals is hiring a Community Health Nurse for its Homemakers and Health Services program. The role provides nursing care and support to clients in their homes, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, client education, safety, and coordination with physicians, agency staff, and community services.

The schedule is per diem, with flexible hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Compensation is $33–$35 per hour. Candidates must hold current RN or LPN licensure and have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Requirements

• Current RN or LPN licensure.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform an initial client assessment and provide a nursing diagnosis.
• Design and implement a care plan and evaluate outcomes.
• Address clients’ emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Counsel clients and provide health teaching.
• Provide for client safety.
• Administer medications, including parenteral therapy.
• Report pertinent clinical assessment findings to physicians and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in case management.
• Record client data promptly using computerized documentation systems in accordance with agency policy.
• Collaborate with Intake Staff regarding client needs in the home.
• Provide ongoing training to home health aides and additional training as needs arise.
• Assist with ongoing agency health-status monitoring and documentation for federal and/or state regulatory requirements.
• Assist in coordinating Home Health Services with other community agencies.
• Provide field orientation experiences and related instruction when requested.
• Participate monthly in quality assurance/utilization review activities.
• Attend assigned team and educational meetings.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

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