Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care in patients’ homes, managing medical needs and promoting health and well-being. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, independent work, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The schedule is PRN on weekdays. The nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments, performs routine and specialized nursing tasks, contributes to individualized care plans, monitors and documents patient progress, and educates patients and families. The role also involves assisting with mobility and daily activities, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, responding to changes in patient condition, and following infection-control and safety procedures. Most work is performed while providing patient care in the patient’s home.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where practicing.
- Ability to supervise and direct members of the client care team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Current driver’s license and active auto insurance, with the ability to drive to and access a patient’s home.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience in Home Health.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and according to home health care protocols.
- Perform routine and specialized nursing tasks, including wound care, catheter insertion, and monitoring vital signs.
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized care plans with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
- Monitor and document patient progress and response to treatments, and report significant findings or changes in condition.
- Educate and support patients and families regarding disease management, medication use, and home care techniques.
- Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living as needed, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Maintain accurate and current patient records in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with LPNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Respond promptly to patient needs and changes in condition, providing appropriate interventions and support.
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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