Registered Nurse RN Home Health Per Diem

PruittHealth•Aiken, SC

23h

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate skilled nursing care to home health patients under physician supervision. The role applies the nursing process to patient care and includes field visits for start-of-care evaluations, clinical monitoring, follow-up, and care improvement. The nurse works with patients and families, the attending physician, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and manage care plans. The position offers a new pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort, as well as flexible schedules and mileage reimbursement. Applicants who live in or can commute to Aiken, Edgefield, or Saluda receive special consideration.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited or approved RN program.
At least one year of RN experience.
Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable transportation.
Liability insurance for completing home visits.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Acute care experience with adult or aging populations.
Home health and/or skilled nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care and interventions to home health patients in accordance with applicable state, industry, and professional standards.
Supervise care provided by Home Health Aides and assigned Licensed Practical Nurses, including required supervisory visits of Home Health Aides.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage patient care plans, and refer patients to other disciplines as needed.
Conduct field visits to evaluate and initiate start of care, monitor clinical outcomes, follow up, and support care performance improvement initiatives.
Use accepted company teaching materials to educate patients and families.
Assess, monitor, document, and report patient health and progress using required documents and clinician-preferred technology within established timelines.
Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care, including OASIS assessments, admissions, recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, and care coordination.
Respect patients' rights and provide advance notice of care, treatment, and services; work with the care team to follow physician-approved care plans and protect patients' rights to equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights.
Comply with the corporate compliance program.
Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Participate in agency surveys, mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs such as the Performance Improvement Program, as required.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures and report job-related occupational hazards as necessary.
Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.