Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health, Greenville, S.C.

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients. Responsible for coordinating with other disciplines and agencies involved with patient's care. We are seeking Home Health Nurses with experience in managing complex chronic conditions for our growing patient population. The ideal candidate will focus on preventative care strategies, patient education, and proactive nursing interventions to prevent ED visits and hospital readmissions and optimize patient outcomes. Strong communication, nursing, and technical skills are essential.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing
One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse license in South Carolina.
BLS
Valid driver’s license, an acceptable three-year motor vehicle records as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance.
Employee must have reliable transportation and will be expected to adhere to the Prisma Health Driver Safety Policy and specific department driving policies.
Employee must pass driver training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing complex chronic conditions
Focus on preventative care strategies, patient education, and proactive nursing interventions to prevent ED visits and hospital readmissions and optimize patient outcomes.
Strong communication, nursing, and technical skills

Responsibilities

Promotes, maintains and documents communication with other disciplines regarding patient care and agency function.
Confers with supervisors and attends team meetings.
Documents identified problems, interventions, discharge planning, physician orders and care plan coordination appropriately on admission and throughout certification.
Promotes and monitors communication with medical staff regarding patient care and agency function.
Maintains the highest level of professionalism and conduct at all times.
Follows agency policies and procedures.
Initiates and performs assessments and interventions at appropriate intervals.
Observes progress and alters intervention based on change in the patient condition.
Initiates discharge planning to address on-going patient needs prior to date of discharge.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Carries on acceptable caseload effectively according to agency policy.
Submits all paperwork/documentation according to agency policy.
Participates in chart audits and other related Quality Improvement projects.
Accepts assignments outside normal duties when such fulfills an agency need.
Performs other duties as assigned.