Registered Nurse, Home Health, PRN
About The Position
The Health at Home Registered Nurse travels to patients’ homes to provide home health and hospice services, helping patients maintain independence or remain at home at the end of life. The nurse uses strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and trust and provide high-quality care that improves patients’ quality of life and comfort. The role requires independent clinical judgment when needed, responsiveness to patients’ directions and requests, adaptability to varied living environments, and advocacy for patients. Visit duties vary according to the patient and plan of care and may include assessing and documenting patient condition, reviewing medications, obtaining vital signs, changing dressings as ordered, assessing wounds and healing progress, educating patients and families, and coordinating with the multidisciplinary care team about progress.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Active, unencumbered Kansas RN license.
- BLS certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and trust with patients.
- Ability to use sound clinical judgment independently when required.
- Ability to work in a variety of living environments.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- ACLS certification.
- BTLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Travel to patients’ homes to provide home health and hospice services.
- Help patients maintain independence or remain at home at the end of life.
- Assess and document observations of patient condition.
- Complete evaluations, review medications, and obtain vital signs.
- Change dressings as ordered and assess wounds and healing progress.
- Educate patients and families on home health strategies and procedures.
- Coordinate with the multidisciplinary care team regarding progress on the plan of care.
- Advocate for patients and use independent clinical judgment when required.
Benefits
- Employee appreciation events and activities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
