Weekend RN

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Kettering, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN), the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. As a RN you will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient care and work at the top of your license. You will utilize your leadership skills in coordinating care and provide home-based nursing care for patients as directed by an attending physician. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment
Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Capable of all physical demands

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred
Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions

Responsibilities

Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by prioritizing visits for high-risk patients.
Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Educate the patient and family on the disease processes using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.
Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the attending physician.
Work autonomously, requiring efficiency in managing time.
Be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state.