Registered Nurse - PRN (As Needed)- Home Health (Dillon County)

McLeod Health • Dillon, SC

95d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - PRN (As Needed) position in Home Health for Dillon County involves maintaining a professional image and exhibiting excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with the organization's Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. The nurse is responsible for assessing and implementing patient care using remote care technology to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. This role includes directing Licensed Practical Nurses to ensure quality patient care and collaborating with all caregiver staff, including team RNs, LPNs, HHAs, PT, OT, ST, MSW for interdisciplinary coordination of patient care. The nurse will provide field supervision of HHAs and work interdependently with Referral-Intake-Scheduling-Authorization (RISA) staff, managers, Practice Support, Billing Specialists, and clerical support. The position requires independent actions consistent with professional nursing standards and accountability to the Clinical Manager and Director of Clinical Services at McLeod Home Health. The nurse must manage their time productively and comply with attendance and reporting requirements. Knowledge of State Licensure Laws, federal health insurance program conditions, and home health agency regulations is desirable. Strong communication skills, attention to guest relations, and good interpersonal relationships are essential. The nurse must be adaptable, self-directed, and possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with growth and development principles over the lifespan is necessary to assess patient needs effectively. The role requires responsible, ethical behavior and effective interpersonal skills to contribute positively to the work climate and team effort. The nurse must adhere to dress code and attendance policies.

Requirements

• At least two years of nursing experience preferred.
• One year of home care experience highly desirable.
• Must possess a current valid SC driver's license and automobile insurance as required by law.
• Must be at least 21 years old to be covered under McLeod Health's fleet vehicle insurance policy.
• Must meet McLeod policy for driving eligibility.
• License and registration as required by state law.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina or compact (multi-state) RN license.
• BLS certification required for all nurses.
• Possession of professional liability insurance is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional image and exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Assess and implement patient care using remote care technology.
• Direct Licensed Practical Nurses to ensure quality patient care.
• Collaborate with caregiver staff for interdisciplinary coordination of patient care.
• Provide field supervision of Home Health Aides (HHA).
• Work interdependently with RISA staff, managers, Practice Support, Billing Specialists, and clerical support.
• Perform independent actions consistent with professional nursing standards.
• Accountable to the Clinical Manager and Director of Clinical Services.
• Manage time productively and comply with attendance and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of State Licensure Laws and federal health insurance program conditions.
• Exhibit good communication skills and attention to guest relations.
• Demonstrate strong physical assessment and clinical skills.
• Adapt to various situations and exercise initiative and judgment in work assignments.
• Use own car for travel to remote sites, often in rural areas.
• Handle potential safety issues for staff and patients in all settings.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret information for age-specific needs.
• Exhibit responsible, ethical, and self-initiating professional behavior.
• Communicate efficiently with a diverse population.
• Adhere to dress code and department attendance policy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree