PRN Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in their homes. The nurse assists in delivering and managing care for patients with a range of medical conditions, including recovery from surgery, chronic illnesses, and other health-related concerns. The role supports compassionate, efficient, and effective care in the home environment. The schedule is PRN on weekdays and/or weekends, with Saturdays preferred. The role includes answering on-call phone calls during weekends and maintaining attendance and timeliness according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where work is performed.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Strong clinical skills and ability to perform a range of nursing procedures with precision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
- Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
- Visual acuity and dexterity to read medical records, administer injections, and handle medical instruments.
- Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
- Ability to work in varied home environments, including navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support part of the body without fatigue.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home health or similar settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with 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.
- Answer on-call phone calls during the weekend.
- Monitor and document patient progress, response to treatments, and changes in condition, reporting significant findings.
- Educate and support patients and families on 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, up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with LPNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and 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 assigned duties.
- Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
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