RN PRN Registered Nurse

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas • Arlington, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their homes, following physician orders and the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nurses. The RN provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education; communicates with physicians and other health care practitioners involved in the plan of care; and delivers physician-ordered services. The RN contributes to all phases of the QAPI program and participates in ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments. In partnership with the patient, patient representative (if any), and caregivers, the RN helps develop and revise the plan of care. The RN also supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides.

Requirements

• Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
• Two years of experience; home health experience preferred.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good customer relations skills and commitment to providing quality service.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the agency's core values and goals.
• Current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Evidence of an annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
• Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including considerable physical effort, movement, and maximal assistance in lifting or transferring a 100-pound patient.
• Ability to use sight and hearing, or appropriate adaptive devices, at a level sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their homes in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care.
• Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate.
• Provide services ordered by the physician and indicated in the plan of care.
• Contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participate in ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments.
• Participate in developing and revising the plan of care with the patient, patient representative (if any), and caregivers.
• Supervise care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides.
• Be on call at least once per month.
• Travel to and from patient homes as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED