Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - Marion County Home Health

Baxter Health•Cotter, AR

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in home health provides one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their homes using a comprehensive, patient-specific care plan. The role offers the opportunity to spend quality time with patients in their homes to promote health and independence, while working autonomously with support and collaboration from a full team of healthcare professionals and managing a caseload. The nurse maintains compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, and provides accurate documentation and follow-up of patient findings to support optimal outcomes. Adaptability is essential because work schedules and daily workloads change frequently to meet patient needs. The home health nursing team works closely with office staff and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The position serves patients across different age groups and requires acute medical-surgical experience and strong critical-thinking skills. Driving to patients' homes is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing.
At least one year of acute care nursing experience.
Current BLS certification.
Valid and clean driver's license, reliable transportation, and agency-required liability insurance for home visits.
Personal automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
Ability to spend eight or more hours daily using a computer, monitor, or similar screen and keyboard or mouse.
Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat, and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Keen hearing and visual acuity, with or without correction.
Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and composedly.
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing schedules and workloads, and work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Previous nursing experience in a medical-surgical environment.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their homes using comprehensive, patient-specific care plans.
Promote patients' health and independence through care delivered in their homes.
Manage a patient caseload, working independently while collaborating with the healthcare team.
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Document patient findings accurately and provide appropriate follow-up.
Drive to patients' homes to complete home visits.