Valley Health - Luray, VA

posted 8 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Luray, VA
Hospitals

About the position

The home health nurse provides direct patient care in the patient's home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including PT, OT, speech, social work and home health techs. The nurse will evaluate patients and use professional judgment to design the individualized plan of care which best meets the patient's needs. The nurse will provide direct, one-on-one patient care, and will also supervise care provided by aides. The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication and the nurse will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis. The nurse works under the direction of a clinical team manager. Employment begins with a 6-10 week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure that the clinician is well prepared when they begin treating on their own. Additional job duties include performance improvement opportunities, policy and procedure review and development, research, etc. Working in home health provides endless variety of setting, scenery, and clinical challenges, and provides a unique opportunity to enter and work within the real life environments of our patients, bringing meaningful change to their daily lives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in the patient's home environment.
  • Evaluate patients and design individualized plans of care.
  • Supervise care provided by aides.
  • Complete documentation in an electronic record.
  • Participate in performance improvement opportunities.
  • Review and develop policies and procedures.
  • Engage in research activities.

Requirements

  • LPN Nursing License required.
  • BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required.
  • Current driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development.
  • Capable of assisting the RN in assessments, care, and treatment of assigned patients.
  • Reliable means of phone communication with hospital and home health.
  • Ability to transfer computer data.

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous home health experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

  • Zero-Deductible Health Plan
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Retirement Savings Match
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
  • Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Discounts to on-campus dining
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