Registered Nurse, Home Health - Full Time

Mary Washington Healthcare

1d•$41 - $54

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered nursing care to an assigned group of patients, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. In the Home Health setting, the nurse assesses patients and families, develops and implements plans of care, evaluates outcomes during admission and subsequent home visits, and provides education to patients and caregivers. When assigned, the nurse serves as a case manager coordinating multidisciplinary services. The role also contributes to quality improvement, staff orientation, operational activities, and the development and application of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and experience as a Registered Nurse.
Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
At least 1 year of Home Health or Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
Valid driver's license and meeting MWHC Driver's Suitability criteria.
For the BSN qualification and pay range, a BSN is required; for the ASN qualification and pay range, a BSN is preferred.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred for candidates qualifying under the ASN pay range.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Coordinate the involvement of patients, families, and healthcare team members in care, including patient and family education and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other relevant information with healthcare team members.
Assist leadership in defining patient-care standards and participate in improving patient-care services.
Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality-improvement activities.
Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff.
Serve as a point of contact for nurses and other healthcare team members regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary to maintain a safe patient and staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees addressing nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals and families through nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Perform comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care at admission and during subsequent home visits.
Provide appropriate and thorough education to patients and caregivers related to the plan of care.
When assigned, serve as case manager and coordinate multidisciplinary services according to the plan of care.
Maintain productivity standards established by agency leadership.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to share information and assist with patient management.
Participate in staff and administrative meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.