Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Convenient Urgent Care•Houston, TX

44d

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Home Health team. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems. If you take pride in providing high-quality, one-on-one clinical care and have a heart for serving your community, we want to meet you.

Requirements

Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment
Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
Valid driver’s license
First aid/CPR certification required
Traveling to patient home around the Houston area

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patient status.
Care Coordination: Collaborate with ordering physicians, therapists, and family members to develop and implement effective care plans.
Clinical Care: Administer medications, perform wound care, and monitor vital signs, documenting all changes in condition promptly.
Education: Empower patients and caregivers by providing education on disease management, medication adherence, and safety protocols.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinate with other colleagues to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects or reactions
Document any changes in patient conditions and report on changes
Maintain accurate records of patient care and discuss observations with the supervisor