RN Home Health

PruittHealth•Norcross, GA

21d

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate skilled nursing care to home health patients under physician supervision. The RN applies the nursing process, evaluates and initiates starts of care, monitors clinical outcomes, and works with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop and manage patient care plans. The role includes home visits, patient and family education, timely clinical documentation, and oversight of care provided by Home Health Aides and assigned Licensed Practical Nurses. The posting gives special consideration to applicants who currently live in or can commute to Atlanta, Georgia. Clinicians are offered a pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort. The position also offers mileage reimbursement, a progressive benefit plan, additional pay incentives, career-growth opportunities, flexible schedules, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited or approved RN program.
At least one year of RN experience.
Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable transportation.
Liability insurance to complete home visits.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide competent nursing care and interventions to home health patients in accordance with applicable state, industry, and professional standards.
Supervise care provided by Home Health Aides and assigned Licensed Practical Nurses, including required supervisory visits of Home Health Aides.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to maintain continuity of care and develop, integrate, and manage patient care plans; make referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Apply home-care knowledge and demonstrate competency in discipline-specific patient-care skills.
Conduct field visits to evaluate and initiate starts of care, monitor clinical outcomes, provide follow-up, and participate in care-performance improvement initiatives.
Use approved company teaching materials to educate patients and families.
Assess, monitor, document, and report patient health and progress using required documents and clinician-preferred technology within established timelines.
Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care, including OASIS assessments, admissions and starts of care, recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, and care coordination.
Protect patients' and residents' rights, including advance notification of care and treatment, equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights; work with the patient team to follow the physician-approved care plan.
Comply with the corporate compliance program.
Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Participate in agency surveys, mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and required programs such as the Performance Improvement Program.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures and report job-related occupational hazards as necessary.
Maintain current licenses, certifications, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
Work independently, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.