Home Health Registered Nurse

Eden Health • Kennewick, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Registered Nurse will provide in-home services to our patients, including admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits. The role involves administering ongoing care, evaluating care plans, teaching patients, coordinating with various healthcare personnel, and documenting patient progress and care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass 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
• Six months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months
• Credentials in specialty areas preferred (wound care, OASIS certification, IV, ET)

Responsibilities

• Provide admission, case management and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients
• Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager
• Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision
• Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation
• Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and external providers)
• Report and document patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis
• Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems
• Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides and provide written instructions that reflect current plan of care
• Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation
• Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes
• Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records in a timely manner and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees