RN, Registered Nurse Home Health: FT 1st shift, some 2nd

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time, first shift position with some second shift responsibilities in Sandusky. This role offers the opportunity to work in a growing area along Lake Erie, with a focus on work-life balance and employee support. Firelands Health is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare provider in the Sandusky Bay region, serving over 300,000 residents across four counties. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve lives, guided by our Core ACE Values: Attitude, Commitment, and Enthusiasm.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Currently licensed as an RN through the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
Ability to rotate “On Call” after hours, weekends and holidays.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy.
Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
At least one year’s medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
Home Health and/or Community health experience preferred, with strong understanding of the nursing process and its application.
Excellent communication and telephone skills to deal with clients/caregivers and other members of interdisciplinary team of health care workers.
Independent decision making skills and abilities to render nursing care in an independent setting.

Responsibilities

Performs a comprehensive initial assessment for each assigned patient including: physical, psychosocial, assessment of patient, family, and caregivers’ strength, weakness, and needs, home safety assessment, learning needs, cultural and religious practices, evidence of abuse, nutritional status, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
Evaluates patient status and progress toward goals with each visit.
Establishes a plan of care (485) with the physician in collaboration with patient/caregiver and the health care team.
Revises the care plan as changes occur in the patient’s condition, environment, or needs.
Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Coordinates Home Health services.
Performs technical skills as described in basic proficiencies and advanced proficiencies as appropriate.
Responds to patient holistically, taking into account physical, emotional, spiritual and family needs.
Utilizes Firelands practice standards and evidence-based practices, demonstrates critical thinking and comprehensive assessment, planning, and implementation.
Teaches patient/family health, safety and preventative information.
Documents all patient care accordingly.
Utilizes patient teaching for emotional and health maintenance.
Responds to crisis situations following Home Health’s emergency preparedness plan.
Documents patient response to skilled nursing and Home Health services.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
Establishes and maintains professional working relationship with other members of the health care team.
Completes proficiencies as described by Home Health policies.
Supervises and instructs Home Health aides, and contingency personnel.