RN Non-Medical Home Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in a non-medical home care setting provides high-quality care to clients in their homes. The role includes conducting initial intake and follow-up assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, and supervising personal care attendants. The RN also conducts on-site home health aide orientation, reviews and certifies caregiver skills competency checklists, reviews infection control, and ensures aides understand each client’s care plan. The position is primarily based in clients’ homes, with occasional office meetings. Scheduling is flexible to meet client needs. The RN is expected to maintain high standards of care and professionalism, communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members, and comply with health and safety regulations and organizational policies.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home care or community health nursing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Home Health Aide orientation and review and certify caregiver skills competency checklists.
- Review infection control practices and provide certification.
- Review each client’s care plan with aides to ensure their knowledge and understanding.
- Conduct comprehensive initial intake assessments of clients’ health status and care needs.
- Collect clients’ medical histories, current medications, and other relevant information.
- Develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings, client preferences, and best practices.
- Collaborate with clients and families to set achievable goals and desired outcomes.
- Regularly review and update care plans to reflect changes in clients’ conditions or needs, documenting modifications accurately and promptly.
- Perform follow-up assessments to monitor clients’ progress toward care goals.
- Communicate assessment findings effectively with clients, families, and the care team.
- Oversee and guide personal care attendants in delivering care.
- Provide training and support to personal care attendants to promote compliance with care plans and quality standards.
- Maintain high standards of care and professionalism.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organizational policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
