Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Per Visit - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Ladson, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans, provides, supervises, and coordinates care for patients with a range of injuries, diseases, and compromised health states. The role provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to eligible patients in their homes to help achieve agency goals and objectives. The nurse works in the field with minimum daily supervision or support while carrying out interdependent practice. The position requires driving to off-site locations and a valid, current driver’s license; the employee must also be insurable under the organization’s vehicle insurance plan, subject to verification of licensure and driving record. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care according to each patient’s plan of care and current nursing standards, documents care and coordination in the electronic medical record, supervises LPNs and Home Health Aides, and coordinates with other disciplines, agencies, families, and companies to meet patient needs. The role serves patients across the lifespan and requires the knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a current South Carolina RN license or qualifying compact/multistate RN license, and a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. New graduate RNs with temporary work authorization must obtain an RN license within 90 days of hire. One year of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred, and home health experience is desired.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in South Carolina, or a current compact/multistate RN license from a recognized NCSBN Compact State if not a permanent resident of South Carolina.
New graduate RNs with temporary Board of Nursing work authorization must obtain an RN license within 90 days of hire.
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Valid, current driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the organization’s vehicle insurance plan, subject to review of licensure and driving record.
Demonstrated comprehensive physical assessment skills.
Ability to implement the nursing process and principles of teaching and learning.
Good organizational and time-management techniques.
Competency and skills appropriate to any specialty area practiced; verification of skills may be required for specialty practice.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.

Nice To Haves

One year of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Home health experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, supervise, and coordinate skilled nursing care for patients in their homes.
Provide direct hands-on patient care in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and current nursing standards.
Accurately and promptly document care, service coordination, orders, and goals in the patient’s electronic medical record.
Supervise care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides to ensure treatment goals are met.
Coordinate with other disciplines, agencies, companies, and families to ensure patient care needs are met.
Operate a vehicle for the organization and travel to off-site patient locations.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages, developmental stages, and specific needs.
Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.