Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Beyond Faith Home Care•Lubbock, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse administers nursing care to clients in their residences and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and families, and referring agencies. The role serves patients of all ages and includes assessing physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; evaluating care outcomes; developing and revising plans of care; supporting recovery and maintenance of life functions; and planning for discharge. The RN communicates with physicians and other care professionals, participates in case conferences, monitors assigned cases for payer compliance, and completes timely documentation. The position also supervises and provides clinical direction to LVNs/LPNs and CNAs, teaches nursing personnel, and performs on-call duties as assigned. Local travel and a flexible schedule are required.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication ability.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Current driver’s license in good standing, maintained throughout employment.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current RN professional license in all applicable states; the license must remain valid in the state where the nurse practices.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Ability to meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Promote and exemplify the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments of clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
Regularly reevaluate clients’ nursing needs and evaluate care outcomes.
Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions and help prevent illness and relapse.
Develop, initiate, and revise plans of care as needed to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Plan for client discharge from services.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate regularly in case conferences.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when coordinating and performing care to protect clients and staff.
Coordinate services and inform physicians and other personnel of changes in clients’ conditions and needs.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete documentation promptly and in accordance with company policy.
Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to other nursing personnel, including LVNs/LPNs, HHAs, and CNAs.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and families as assigned.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve clinical competency.
Meet agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements.