RN, Home Care

DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL•Duncan, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations in home care. The role evaluates patient needs; develops care plans; coordinates ancillary services and community resources, including rehabilitation therapy, aides, social services, and Advantage plans; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families; and supervises assigned team members. Care must follow professional standards, agency guidelines, policies and procedures, the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN contributes to collaborative decision-making, innovation, lifelong learning, teamwork, and a Just Culture of safety. The position is based with DRH Home Care and Hospice in Duncan, Oklahoma, and requires travel by company or personal vehicle to multiple homes and facilities. The RN must maintain professional knowledge, communicate and collaborate effectively with the health care team, attend scheduled shifts punctually, follow safety protocols, and use assistive lifting devices. Required conditions of employment include applicable vaccinations and respirator fit testing. This is a safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

Associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA.
Current, unencumbered Oklahoma RN license or multistate licensure in a party state in compliance with primary residency rules and requirements.
American Heart Association BLS certification; may be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Fluency in oral and written English.
Basic computer skills, including email, position-related information technology, and electronic health record tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to urgent situations.
Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet position requirements.
Advanced fingerprint background check required.
For positions requiring travel, maintain a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
Must meet safety-sensitive drug-testing requirements, including not testing positive for THC.
Must complete respirator fit testing when at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet-producing procedures, or caustic chemicals.
Must meet vaccination requirements under DRH policy; medical and religious exemptions are available upon request.

Nice To Haves

NIHSS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete the nursing process, including assessment, analysis of data, goal setting, prioritization and implementation of interventions, and evaluation of outcomes.
Travel to multiple homes and facilities to provide patient care and services.
Collaborate with physicians, providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
Build rapport with patients and families and provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
Identify patient and family education needs and use appropriate resources to address them.
Provide quality care in accordance with therapeutic and regulatory standards, including administering authorized medications and treatments.
Follow infection-control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.
Document patient care services accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect confidential operational information.
Delegate tasks that others can safely perform, consistent with their education and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Ensure equipment maintenance requirements are met, request repairs, and evaluate new equipment and techniques.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
Communicate information and participate in team problem-solving to maintain cooperative relationships among health care teams.
Adapt assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ physical, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Attend scheduled shifts regularly and punctually and adhere to safety protocols.
Use assistive devices for lifting.
Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and demonstrate behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
Meet and maintain required conditions of employment, including required vaccinations and respirator fit testing.
Perform other similar duties as assigned.