Registered Nurse - Home Health

Hospital District No 1 Marion County Kansas D B A St Luke Hospital and Living Center • Marion, KS

72d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for client care to include direct nursing care, coordination of care, and coordination of services in the home for clients of all ages, unless otherwise specified, in order to assist the client in achieving a maximum level of wellness and independence. This position provides supervision and direction for LPNs and Home Health Aides in the performance of their duties to achieve the same overall purpose. The role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned based upon the home care agency’s needs or requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Kansas.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Access to reliable transportation to ensure their ability to provide service to all clients and to all areas serviced by the agency.
• Valid State Drivers License.
• Proof of automobile insurance that meets at last the minimum state mandated insurance requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Demonstrates an ability to problem solve and suggest solutions.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English; see, hear, use fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and tactile abilities; follow multiple verbal and written instructions.
• Should possess problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze simple data.
• Must be able to make rational decisions based on factual information.

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of medical-surgical nursing experience in either an acute care or home health setting, within the past four (4) years is preferred but not required.
• At least one year of home health experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge, ability and skills required to perform a wide variety of nursing functions.
• Demonstrates that he or she can quickly and accurately assess client status and take appropriate action as necessary.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands and has a working knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Demonstrates an ability to access and use information in meaningful ways through the use of email and word processor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care assignments and referrals, assure that patient needs are continually assessed and met, and assure that care plans are individualized and continually updated for our assigned clients.
• Responsible for coordinating client services, case management, providing assigned clients with direct skilled care, and teaching patient care skills to the client and/or care giver.
• Develops and revises a plan of care based on the initial assessment, continual reassessment of client/family needs, client history, nursing diagnosis, physician orders, expected outcomes, and client goals to include discharge plans when appropriate.
• Documents all skilled and medically necessary care thoroughly, timely and accurately in accordance with Home Care policy.
• Conducts Home Health Aide and LPN supervisory visits in accordance with agency policy.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, business development meetings and customer service programs.
• Delivers a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree