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 weekly Home Health Aide orientations, reviews and certifies caregiver skills competency, reviews and certifies infection control practices, and reviews care plans with aides to ensure their understanding. The nurse works primarily in clients’ homes, with occasional office meetings, and conducts on-site orientations. Scheduling is flexible to meet client needs. The RN is expected to maintain professional standards, 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.
- Availability to conduct Home Health Aide orientation weekly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home care or community health nursing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly Home Health Aide orientations; availability to do so is required.
- Review and certify caregiver skills competency checklists.
- Review and certify infection control practices.
- Review care plans with each aide to ensure 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, and document modifications accurately and promptly.
- Perform ongoing 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 the delivery of 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.
- Ensure effective communication with clients, families, and team members.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organizational policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
