RN Home Health
About The Position
The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and health teaching to patients and their significant others in the home setting. The RN administers physician-prescribed medications and treatments, monitors patient responses, assesses health needs, develops and follows care plans, and supports patients and families as they adapt to changing roles. The role includes coordinating interdisciplinary care, maintaining clinical records, participating in quality assurance and agency activities, and supervising Home Health Aides. The position has a minimum productivity requirement of 30 points per month, to be completed during the standard Monday–Friday work week. This is equivalent to six full workdays per month; partial-day availability is not permitted. The associate must work at least one weekend each month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday. The organization is a mission-minded nonprofit serving the community since 1975.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida.
- At least one year of recent Home Health experience.
- Working knowledge of Homecare Homebase EMR and Oasis documentation.
- Complete screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Nice To Haves
- Case management knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and observe patient condition to monitor response to treatment.
- Counsel and teach patients and significant others to help accomplish care goals.
- Conduct physical assessments and obtain patient histories to identify health problems and determine appropriate interventions.
- Establish and follow care plans addressing problems that require intervention.
- Assess patients and families for suitability for and acceptance of home care.
- Serve on agency committees as requested.
- Assist in orienting new staff nurses.
- Supervise Home Health Aides and prepare their assignments.
- Participate in community health projects.
- Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines, and understand the medico-legal implications of records and recordings.
- Determine the focus of each patient visit and refer patients to agency resources and appropriate community agencies as needed.
- Recognize family abilities, limitations, and stresses, and help families cope with changing roles.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary team services and participate in case conferences.
- Formulate appropriate discharge plans.
- Report changes in patient condition to the primary nurse and physician.
- Participate in agency in-service education programs as appropriate and attend staff meetings requested by the supervisor.
- Meet the minimum productivity standard of 30 points per month, equivalent to six full workdays, during the standard Monday–Friday work week.
- Work at least one weekend per month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match after one year.
- Complimentary access to the VNA Mobile Health Clinic.
- Free CEU credits.
- Immediate access to the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Local and national discounts.
- Employee discount.
- Flexible schedule.
- Referral program.
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