Home Health Registered Nurse

Well Care Health•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide one-on-one home health care to adult patients in their homes. The role is described as a full-time RN Case Manager position serving Columbus County, North Carolina. The nurse creates and maintains patient plans of care in coordination with physicians, provides direct care to approximately 5–6 patients per day, and coordinates with an assigned LPN. Patient interventions may include wound care, infusion care, medical-surgical care, medication teaching, and cardiac teaching. Well Care uses electronic medical records, and clinicians must be comfortable using computers and smartphones. Reliable transportation and strong time-management skills are required. Well Care Health provides home health services across the Triangle, Triad, and Southeastern regions of North Carolina. The company describes itself as a nationally ranked top 10% home health agency and a 5-star-rated Medicare provider with quality patient outcomes. It states that compassion is its number-one qualification and that it is committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing through an associate degree, diploma, or BSN program.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of North Carolina.
Must have a current North Carolina driver's license with a clean driving record.
Must have an operational vehicle.
Must be comfortable using computers and smartphones for the employer's electronic medical record system.
Requires significant standing and walking.
Frequently lift more than 50 pounds and transfer patients weighing more than 100 pounds.
Repeated reaching in front of the body, bending, and stopping are required.
Exceptional time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor patients' health conditions in their home environment.
Develop and implement individualized care plans.
Create and maintain patient plans of care in coordination with the physician.
Provide direct care to approximately 5–6 patients per day.
Coordinate care with the assigned LPN.
Provide patient interventions such as wound care, infusion care, medical-surgical care, medication teaching, and cardiac teaching.
Educate patients and families on health management and self-care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.