Registered Nurse (RN)-Home Health, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

10d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients and coordinates with other disciplines and agencies involved in patient care. The role promotes and documents communication with colleagues, supervisors, and medical staff; completes required clinical documentation and care coordination; conducts assessments and interventions; monitors patient progress and adjusts care based on changes in condition; and initiates discharge planning. The nurse maintains confidentiality, follows agency policies, manages an acceptable caseload, participates in chart audits and quality improvement projects, and accepts assignments outside normal duties when needed. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is bonus-eligible and requires driving to provide care using the employee’s personally owned vehicle.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the employee works.
BLS certification.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and proof of auto insurance.
Reliable transportation and ability to use a personally owned vehicle for required driving.
Must pass driver training and adhere to Prisma Health Driver Safety Policy and applicable department driving policies.

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
Coordinate with other disciplines and agencies involved in patient care.
Promote, maintain, and document communication with other disciplines and medical staff regarding patient care and agency function.
Confer with supervisors and attend team meetings.
Document identified problems, interventions, discharge planning, physician orders, and care plan coordination on admission and throughout certification.
Initiate and perform assessments and interventions at appropriate intervals; observe progress and adjust interventions when the patient’s condition changes.
Initiate discharge planning to address ongoing patient needs before discharge.
Maintain patient confidentiality and effectively carry an acceptable caseload according to agency policy.
Submit paperwork and documentation according to agency policy.
Participate in chart audits and related Quality Improvement projects.
Follow agency policies and procedures and maintain professionalism and appropriate conduct.
Accept assignments outside normal duties when needed to fulfill an agency need.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive as required using a personally owned vehicle, maintain reliable transportation, comply with driver safety policies, and pass driver training.