Home Health RN PRN
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide home health care to patients in their homes. The RN assesses patient and family needs, manages an assigned caseload, and coordinates, implements, and evaluates plans of treatment. The role includes making initial and ongoing nursing evaluations, conducting follow-up visits, communicating significant findings and changes in patient condition or environment, and revising care plans as needed. The nurse works with the Clinical Supervisor, physicians, facilities, and other members of the care team while maintaining patient and staff confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. The position requires travel within the branch or office coverage area and is listed as PRN.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted state RN license.
- At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of 50%.
- Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience.
- Previous experience with HomeCare HomeBase.
Responsibilities
- Ensure activities align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board, executive team, and Home Health leadership.
- Maintain patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to the HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
- Assess an assigned caseload of home health patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Assume primary responsibility for the caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating each plan of treatment.
- Assess physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may affect patient, family, or caregiver health, and incorporate relevant data into the plan of care.
- Make initial and ongoing evaluations of patients’ nursing needs and conduct follow-up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs.
- Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other personnel involved in care.
- Revise plans of care in response to identified patient care issues and notify the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other team members.
Benefits
- Outstanding compensation package.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) match and paid time off for full-time staff.
- Personal protective equipment and precautions for COVID-19.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
