Home Health - Registered Nurse
About The Position
Beacon Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Home Health team serving Northern Knoxville, Anderson County, and surrounding communities. The RN provides and directs nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The role coordinates care with health professionals, patients, families, agency personnel, and community resources; conducts nursing evaluation visits; develops plans of care within state guidelines; and ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity requirements. The nurse maintains accurate clinical documentation and provides services within the scope of practice from admission through discharge. The position is full time, based on the road, and requires daily travel to residences in Clinton, Norris, and Lake City.
Requirements
- One year of clinical RN experience.
- Current RN license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification.
- Driver's license and vehicle insurance.
- Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to reliably commute daily to residences in Clinton, Norris, and Lake City.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the total plan of care with other health care professionals and exchange information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources to support continuity of care.
- Conduct initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, determine the primary focus of care, and develop plans of care within state-specific guidelines.
- Ensure patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines defined by the payer.
- Maintain and submit accurate documentation and clinical notes, including the patient's condition, appropriate goals, interventions, and response to home health care.
- Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of nursing practice and in accordance with the plan of care from admission through discharge.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Pre-tax savings accounts and ancillary benefits
- 100% employer-paid basic life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off
- Six paid holidays annually
- Employee referral bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Leadership development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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