Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Eden Health•Bend, OR

About The Position

A Registered Nurse provides in-home services to Home Health patients. The role delivers and coordinates skilled nursing care, manages patient cases, implements and evaluates care plans, teaches patients, and prepares clinical documentation. Care is provided in accordance with physician orders and under the Clinical Manager’s supervision, with coordination across healthcare disciplines and the patient’s family.

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 (MVR) will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN 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 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 the patient in accordance with physician orders and under the Clinical Manager’s supervision.
Revise the plan in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by 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 the patient care plan with the patient and family 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, preparing and completing required clinical documentation.
Prepare appropriate medical documentation for patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, recertifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.
Prepare visit and shift reports, update and summarize patient records in a timely manner, and confer with other healthcare disciplines to provide optimum patient care.