Illinois-PRN Home Health Weekend On-Call RN

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Louis, MO

1d•$31 - $50

About The Position

Introduction: At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest . In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary : Provides comprehensive nursing services to individuals and families in the community setting; Places emphasis on meeting the needs of persons in their homes, upon promotion, and maintenance of health, and on early detection and restoration measurers.

Requirements

Current Missouri RN Nursing License in good standing
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Must be CPR BLS (basic life support) certified with the American Red Cross
Ability to provide own transportation
Has good clinical judgment, assessment, and communication skills
Proficient in computer skills, to complete documentation on laptop

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience preferred
A minimum of two years nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive OASIS initial nursing assessments, including physical, emotional, and mental needs
Determines eligibility for services related to homebound status and need for skilled services
Develops an individualized plan of care in consultation with the patient’s physician and other agency personnel as appropriate
Completes review of medications, pain management, risk status
Develops and implements the care plan for the patient and family
Provides intermittent skilled services, as ordered by the physician, and maintaining the highest quality of care for the patient in the home environment
Obtains specimens as ordered by physician, submits to laboratory
Participates in team meetings/patient care conferences, communicates with other clinicians involved in care
Provides direct nursing care procedures to patients; Updates primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days
Completes OASIS at all points of care as required under PPS
Responsible for thorough and complete documentation to ensure continuity of care, professional services, and the maintenance of accurate legal documents
Teaches family members, and/or significant others, patient care skills, accurately assess patient’s physical and emotional status, and perform services in compliance with physician orders
Participates in on-call duties as defined in the On-Call Policy
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided at least every two (2) weeks
Attends in-services and department meetings as required