Registered Nurse RN Home Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to home-care clients in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act, medical practitioner orders, and each client’s care plan. Nursing services are provided under the direction of a medical practitioner, such as an MD, DO, NP, or PA. The role includes clinical visits and care coordination for clients, including pediatric clients with specialized needs. The RN works collaboratively with the client’s care team, promotes a safe environment, and follows Agency policies and applicable payer and accreditation standards. The schedule varies based on client assignment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current license to practice as an RN in the state of operation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with practitioner orders and client care plans.
- Maintain client orders and document changes in the medical record according to Agency procedures.
- Provide clinical services that may include personal care, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration, client teaching, IV infusion, emergency intervention, and specialized pediatric care such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and tube feedings.
- Conduct in-home start-of-care and reassessment visits, and perform supervisory visits for home health aides and licensed practical nurses.
- Maintain, assess, and flush central venous catheters, PICC lines, and implanted ports; perform sterile dressing changes and line de-clotting as required.
- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue TPN and lipids, and track patient tolerance, metabolic panels, and fluid balance.
- Assess, measure, and document acute and chronic wounds; implement ordered treatment plans, including negative pressure wound therapy, sterile dressings, and debridement support.
- Perform lab draws via central lines or peripheral venipuncture and ensure specimens are labeled, processed, and transported promptly.
- Educate patients and designated caregivers about home infusion safety, CVC care, and signs of infection or complications.
- Collaborate with other members of the client’s care team and participate in care coordination.
- Promote personal safety and maintain a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Comply with Agency policies and procedures and applicable payer and accreditation standards.
- Attend Agency meetings as requested and perform other related duties as necessary.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Weekly pay
- 1:1 care
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Bonus potential
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Job Type
Full-time
