Home Health Registered Nurse

Eden Health•Shoreline, WA

About The Position

The Home Health Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing visits and case management for Home Health patients. The role includes hands-on patient care, assessment and evaluation of care plans, patient and family teaching, coordination with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and clinical documentation. The nurse works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and in accordance with physician orders and applicable policies and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record is checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months, or six months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months.
Credentials in specialty areas such as wound care, OASIS certification, IV, or ET.

Responsibilities

Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients.
Administer ongoing care and case management for each patient, including necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
Provide hands-on care, manage and evaluate the care plan, and teach patients in accordance with physician orders and under the Clinical Manager's supervision.
Revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy or regulation.
Coordinate appropriate care with healthcare personnel, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Home Health Aides, and external providers.
Continuously report and document patient care, condition, and progress to the patient's physician and Clinical Manager.
Implement the patient care plan in conjunction with the patient and family to help achieve optimal resolution of needs and problems.
Coordinate, oversee, and supervise Home Health Aides, providing written instructions that reflect the current plan of care.
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing required clinical documentation.
Prepare medical documentation for patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, recertifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.
Prepare visit or shift reports, update and summarize patient records promptly, and confer with other healthcare disciplines to provide optimum patient care.

Benefits

Benefits may begin as early as 30 days after start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee's choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education options.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available to full-time employees.