Home Health RN

Cozad Community Hospital • Cozad, NE

1d

About The Position

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care.

Summary
The Home Health & Hospice Registered Nurse makes home visits and develops a nursing plan of care and implements that nursing plan of care to patients at their place of residence in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Cozad Community Health System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Previous Home Health & Hospice experience preferred.
• Electronic Health Records experience and management experience preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary nurse/case manager for all assigned patients. Develops the plan of care for each patient, in coordination with the primary care provider, and oversees that plan of care for effectiveness.
• Assesses patient’s condition at each home visit. Documents that assessment accurately and reports to the physician as needed.
• Provides direct patient care and demonstrates knowledge in home care/hospice as well as scientific and technical principles, drugs, and therapeutics. Carries out physician orders, dressing changes, venipuncture, home infusion, medication reconciliation, etc. as specified in the plan of care.
• Performs and maintains documentation.
• Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed