Home Care RN - PRN

Baptist Healthcare System • Paducah, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates the patient's comprehensive health care needs in the home environment and implements an appropriate plan according to those needs utilizing physician, community resources and the patient's support system. Utilizes critical thinking skills related to the home care of the patient and coordinates the physician ordered plan of care. Provides skilled nursing procedures and assessments and instructs patients and families in the care of the patient. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Employees will be expected to comply with Baptist Health’s infectious disease and vaccination policies, which include but may not be limited to compliance with BHS’ mandatory vaccination policies for influenza and COVID unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a registered nurse in a healthcare setting
• Current Kentucky license as a registered nurse. Additional state licensure may be required depending on the counties served.
• Current Kentucky drivers license
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's comprehensive health care needs in the home environment
• Implements an appropriate plan according to those needs utilizing physician, community resources and the patient's support system
• Utilizes critical thinking skills related to the home care of the patient
• Coordinates the physician ordered plan of care
• Provides skilled nursing procedures and assessments
• Instructs patients and families in the care of the patient

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees