Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role includes developing personalized care plans, administering medications, supporting recovery and independence, and carrying out physician orders and the plan of care. The nurse provides ongoing care management to promote quality outcomes, reduce rehospitalizations, and support patients in meeting their goals. The position involves coordinating and documenting communication with physicians, clinical managers, other disciplines, and families, as appropriate. Nurses also schedule patient visits to support care consistency and efficient use of ordered visits, use educational tools and motivational interviewing or health coaching techniques, and participate in quality improvement activities. This role offers one-on-one patient care and has no on-call requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of professional nursing experience.
Current RN license in the State of Maryland.
Home care experience required.
Graduate of an approved nursing education program.
Strong computer and technology skills.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow treatment orders and provide services indicated in the plan of care.
Use and implement appropriate educational tools and pathways in accordance with guidelines and policies and procedures.
Participate actively in quality improvement activities to help optimize agency performance.
Provide ongoing care management for assigned patients to promote high-quality care, reduce rehospitalizations, and achieve strong outcomes.
Use motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques to support desired patient outcomes.
Adjust weekly and monthly patient visit schedules to promote consistent care, use ordered visits appropriately, and improve operational efficiency while avoiding duplication, interruption, or overlap.
Initiate, maintain, and document communication about clients’ care and needs with physicians, clinical managers, other disciplines, and families as appropriate.
Perform duties independently, responsibly, consistently, and in a timely manner.
Provide in-home skilled nursing care, including developing personalized care plans, administering medications, and supporting patients’ recovery and independence.