Home Care Start of Care RN

LAKES REGION VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION • Meredith, NH

201d

About The Position

The RN Start of Care Home Care Nurse is a key member of our Home Care team, responsible for initiating care for new patients in their homes. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. The RN Start of Care Nurse ensures that patients receive high-quality, personalized care from the very beginning of their home health journey. The Start of Care Nurse will also perform the Resumption of Care visits. This is a full-time Mon-Fri position with some on-call responsibility. This position offers excellent salary and benefit packages.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years of recent patient centered care/nursing experience.
• Current state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing with one year of home health care experience preferred.
• Strong observation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical capability to lift patients and equipment, with considerable walking, standing, reaching, bending, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Start of Care Assessments: Perform thorough initial assessments of new patients in their homes, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental evaluations.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement personalized care plans, incorporating input from patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Patient Education: Provide education to patients and their families on care plans, medication management, wound care, and disease management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient interactions, assessments, care plans, and progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Compliance: Ensure all care provided complies with state and federal regulations and Lakes Region VNA's policies.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Supervisory Visits: Conduct supervisory visits as needed to assist in education and in the field training for the nursing team.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with physicians and community health resources to coordinate care plans.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Flexible schedule
• Health, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree