Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Advocate Health • Rock Hill, SC

6d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides home health nursing care to an assigned patient caseload in the York, South Carolina coverage area. The RN manages daily care and documentation according to patients’ needs, the established plan of care, and physician orders. The role includes assessing patients in their homes, by phone, and through available electronic medical record information; analyzing patient needs and risks; coordinating multidisciplinary care; supervising LPNs and/or home health aides; and evaluating progress toward patient-centered goals. Care and procedures must comply with the State Nurse Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission requirements, and agency policies and procedures. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license or temporary Registered Nurse Petitioner license applicable to the state where the nurse works and resides, with the stated National License Compact requirements where applicable.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds.
• Must 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 condition.
• Physical Abilities Testing required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required by the department nurse leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned patient caseload and ensure timely care and documentation in accordance with patient needs, the established plan of care, and physician orders.
• Collect health and situation data through home assessments, telephone contacts, and available electronic medical record information.
• Analyze patient data, identify available resources and effective resolutions, and identify patients at high risk for rehospitalization, falls, or high resource utilization.
• Arrange additional interventions and case conferences when needed to mitigate risk and support high-quality outcomes and appropriate service frequency.
• 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 a plan of care, communicating it effectively to involved parties.
• Implement the plan of care and coordinate care delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Supervise LPNs and/or home health aides involved in the assigned patient 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 up to $3,000 for qualified applicants.
• $500 referral bonus for internal teammates.
• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare 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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree