Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health

Professional Case Management • Harriman, TN

4d • $36 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Registered Nurses in Tennessee 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 (12 hour shifts available / Dayshift and Night Shift Available) Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Professional Case Management (PCM), our mission drives us. We have a growing team of over 4,000 employees who are passionate about delivering care that enhances the quality of life of clients in the most healing of environments – the home. We believe that aligning genuine, caring team members with this purpose is life-changing for our clients, customers, and teammates alike. And it’s our goal to consistently stretch ourselves – and the organization – to ensure we’re always learning, growing, and elevating our standards of service. In everything we do, we share a strong set of core values: We Work As A Team, We Do The Right Thing, We Figure It Out, We Pursue Growth, and We Take Ownership. PCM has been an industry leader in delivering specialized in-home care and other services to clients for over 30 years. Our Home Care division is the nation’s premier Home Healthcare provider to former nuclear weapons and uranium workers, upholding the highest standards of care through accreditation by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC).

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing
• Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice
• New graduate nurses are welcome to apply !
• Current CPR certification and TB test

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 evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs: Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment
• 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: Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment Teaching/counseling skills Realistic and measurable goal setting
• Evaluate client’s medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance
• Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
• 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
• Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment
• 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: Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care Remain responsible for all delegated acts Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations Initiate and assist with delegated care
• Participate in ongoing, professional self-development: Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required Identify needs for personal professional growth Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. See our Careers page for more details about benefit eligibility.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees