Home Health Registered Nurse

Eden Health•Shoreline, WA

About The Position

The Home Health Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to home health patients, including admission, case management, follow-up visits, hands-on care, evaluation of care plans, and patient and family teaching. The nurse works under the Clinical Manager’s supervision and in accordance with physician orders, consulting with physicians and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. The role also includes overseeing Home Health Aides and preparing complete, timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record is checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of acute-care RN experience within the last 24 months, or six months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months.
Credentials in specialty areas such as wound care, OASIS certification, IV, or ET.

Responsibilities

Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients.
Administer ongoing care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
Provide hands-on care, manage and evaluate the care plan, and teach patients in accordance with physician orders and under the Clinical Manager’s supervision.
Revise care plans in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and applicable policy or regulation.
Coordinate appropriate care with healthcare personnel, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Home Health Aides, and external providers.
Continuously report and document patient care, condition, and progress to the patient’s physician and Clinical Manager.
Implement patient care plans with patients and families to help achieve optimal resolution of needs and problems.
Coordinate, oversee, and supervise Home Health Aides, providing written instructions that reflect the current plan of care.
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, completing required clinical documentation.
Prepare appropriate medical documentation, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, recertifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.
Prepare visit or shift reports, update and summarize patient records in a timely manner, and confer with other healthcare disciplines to support optimal patient care.

Benefits

Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia products, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings and a family-first culture.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, concerts, sporting events, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity Theft Protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status.