Registered Nurse - Casual - Home Health

McLaren Health Care • Mount Pleasant, MI

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse implements the agency’s professional nursing services for patients in their homes under the supervision of the Clinical Services Supervisor and in accordance with agency standards and policies. The role provides prescribed skilled nursing care and health counseling to support treatment, rehabilitation potential, and relief of pain or other symptoms.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of one to two years of medical/surgical, critical care, or demonstrated specialty-area experience.
• Current Michigan driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of hospital experience.
• Experience in a certified home health agency.
• Educational preparation appropriate to the immediate or long-range needs of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and provide medically prescribed skilled nursing care and health counseling to support treatment, rehabilitation, and reduction of pain and other symptoms.
• Conduct an initial visit to assess the patient’s physical and emotional status, needs, and resources through observation, interview, and review of records.
• Prepare a nursing plan of care in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment and assessment findings, and provide patient teaching using the Care Plan/Standard of Care.
• Explain the implications of the diagnosis and nature of treatment to the patient and family in accordance with the physician’s instructions.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to help patients and families adjust to the effects of disease, disability, or dying.
• Supervise and evaluate patient self-care or care provided by others.
• Notify the physician and Clinical Services Supervisor of changes in the patient’s condition.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree