Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health

Professional Case Management • Sunbright, TN

117d • $36 - $38

About The Position

Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring RN’s to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country! Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends. Hours Available for this location: ( You are allowed to pick up in other locations as well ) Monday - Sunday / Nights/ 12 hour shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing.
• Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice.
• Current CPR certification and TB test.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.

Nice To Haves

• New graduate nurses are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care.
• Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
• Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence.
• Act as client advocate.
• Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients: Collect objective and subjective client information.
• Analyze, report and record data.
• Validate, refine and modify data.
• Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients.
• Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care.
• Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluate client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs.
• Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment.
• Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care.
• Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.
• Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.
• Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling.
• Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment.
• Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
• Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements.
• Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner.
• Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation.
• Coordinate services for the client as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments.
• Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care.
• Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices.
• Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable.
• Remain responsible for all delegated acts.
• Participate in ongoing, professional self-development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees