PRN RN Home Health

PruittHealth•Tifton, GA

10h•Remote

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health Services provides and coordinates skilled nursing care under physician supervision, through the competent application of the nursing process.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an accredited/approved RN program.
Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience
Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Liability insurance to complete home visits
Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Acute care experience with adult or aging populations
Home health and/or skilled nursing experience

Responsibilities

Provides competent nursing care & interventions to home health patients according to state and industry and profession
Supervises care provided by Home Health Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) assigned to the care team (completing supervisory visits of HHAs as required)
Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
Conducts field visits to (1) evaluate & initiate start of care and (2) conduct clinical outcomes monitoring, follow-up and care performance improvement initiatives
Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
Assesses, monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
Honors patients/residents’ rights to be notified in advance of care, treatment and services to be provided and works with patient team to adhere to physician-approved care plan. Ensures equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights.
Complies with corporate compliance program
Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.