Registered Nurse (RN) - NHC HomeCare Sparta

NHC Careers•Sparta, TN

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Sparta is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient and family care and support in the home setting, using the nursing process in accordance with physicians’ orders. The RN assesses patient needs and develops, implements, and evaluates care plans to help achieve desired health outcomes. The role works with an interdisciplinary team, educates patients and caregivers, provides skilled nursing care, and supports and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides. The position includes rotating weekend, night, and holiday call coverage.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state where the HomeCare agency is located.
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse/professional nurse.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to identify and achieve patient goals through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Assess physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors affecting patient health and develop comprehensive nursing care plans suited to patients’ desired outcomes and cultural needs.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate personal care, medical care, and rehabilitation.
Teach patients and caregivers about health care and disease management, adapting instruction to their needs and level of understanding; document ongoing learning needs and understanding.
Provide and document skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care, physicians’ orders, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Provide nursing services within the scope of practice authorized by the state RN license.
Promote health and a safe environment, including by implementing infection-control and safety policies.
Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes and modify care plans as needed.
Participate in ongoing care coordination and maintain positive relationships with referral sources, physicians and other clinicians, patients and families, and other partners.
Participate in rotating weekend, night, and holiday calls with other nurses.
Improve nursing care through in-service activities, staff development, and continuing learning.
Teach, support, and supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides.
Serve on assigned committees.
Perform other duties as assigned by the DON, Administrator, or Director of Services.