Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Advocate Health•Albemarle, NC

12d•$36 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides home health care to an assigned patient caseload in Montgomery County. The role manages daily care and documentation in accordance with each patient’s established plan of care and physician orders. The nurse assesses patients in their homes, through telephone contacts, and using available electronic medical record information; analyzes findings and resources; and coordinates appropriate follow-up and interventions. The position develops and oversees patient-centered plans of care, coordinates a multidisciplinary clinical team, and supervises LPNs and/or home health aides involved in the assigned caseload. Care and procedures must comply with the State Nurse Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, and agency policies and procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with holiday rotation and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the applicable state, with licensure meeting the stated requirements for National License Compact and non-Compact states.
BLS certification required according to policy guidelines.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds.
Ability to speak English in good, understandable terms.
Intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch; finger dexterity; critical thinking and concentration; and ability to respond quickly to changes in patient conditions.
Physical Abilities Testing is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned patient caseload and ensure timely care and documentation according to patient needs, the established plan of care, and physician orders.
Collect relevant health and situational information through home assessments, telephone contacts, and available electronic medical records.
Analyze patient data and available resources to identify issues and determine effective resolutions.
Identify patients at high risk for rehospitalization, falls, or high resource utilization, and arrange additional interventions and case conferencing as appropriate.
Prioritize situations according to patient health and welfare, patient and staff safety, and the need for effective, timely services.
Identify barriers to resolving situations or complaints and follow up with appropriate resources or leadership.
Develop and oversee plans of care, communicating them effectively to involved parties to support quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Implement care plans and coordinate care across a multidisciplinary clinical team; supervise LPNs and/or home health aides assigned to the caseload.
Perform ordered treatments, therapies, and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and agency policies.
Evaluate progress toward patient-centered goals.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified applicants.
Internal teammates may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.