Home Health RN - Registered Nurse

BEACON HOME HEALTH • Cleveland, TN

9d

About The Position

The RN provides and directs nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The role creates, implements, executes, and coordinates plans of care to promote wellness and prevent rehospitalization. The RN maintains continuity of care by exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources.

The RN performs initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, determines the primary focus of care, develops plans of care within state-specific guidelines, and ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines defined by the payer. The position also requires accurate clinical documentation, efficient visit-route planning, and delivery of high-quality clinical services within the scope of state nursing practice, from admission through discharge.

Requirements

• One year of clinical RN experience.
• Current RN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to reliably commute daily to multiple patient residences within the assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, execute, and coordinate the overall plan of care to promote wellness and prevent rehospitalization for patients in their homes.
• Exchange information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources to maintain continuity of care.
• Conduct initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits and determine the primary focus of care.
• Develop plans of care within state-specific guidelines and ensure patients meet home health eligibility and payer medical necessity guidelines.
• Maintain and submit accurate documentation and clinical notes, including patient condition, goals, interventions, and responses to home health care.
• Establish and maintain an effective and efficient visit route.
• Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice defined by state nursing laws and in accordance with the plan of care, from admission through discharge.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts and ancillary benefits.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and six paid holidays annually.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care.
• A sense of security, team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.
• Leadership development opportunities and internal advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed