RN

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The RN is a member of the patient care team in the Department of Home Health and is directly accountable to the Patient Clinical Manager. The role requires clinical competence and knowledge of home health regulations, along with the ability to provide age-appropriate care, including for pediatric patients, and to assess and interpret information relevant to patients’ growth, development, and care needs. The RN assesses and reassesses patients, initiates and revises plans of care, provides nursing, rehabilitation, and preventive care, and coordinates care with other disciplines. The RN serves as patient case manager and advocate and performs home-based nursing skills, including wound and ostomy care, medication administration, and IV therapy. The RN documents care at the time of visits when applicable, submits documentation promptly in accordance with policy, and orders supplies according to policies and procedures. The RN notifies the provider or the provider’s agent of changes in patient status and instructs patients and families in meeting care needs. Participation in applicable in-service and competency programs and other assigned duties are also required.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Licensed RN able to practice within the State of Mississippi.
Valid driver’s license.
Proof of automobile insurance.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to assess, plan, and coordinate patient care.
Ability to work independently and carry out orders accurately.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritize.
Effective and positive communication skills and ability to maintain rapport.
Clinical competence and knowledge of home health regulations.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care, including for pediatric patients, and knowledge of growth and development principles.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patients on an ongoing basis.
Initiate plans of care and revise them as needed.
Provide appropriate nursing, rehabilitation, and preventive care.
Coordinate patient care with other disciplines.
Act as patient case manager and patient advocate.
Perform home-based nursing skills, including wound care, ostomy care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
Document patient care in the home at the time of the visit when applicable and submit documentation in a timely manner according to policy.
Order supplies in accordance with policies and procedures.
Notify the provider or the provider’s agent of changes in patient status.
Instruct patients and families in meeting care needs.
Participate in applicable in-service and competency programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate wound care ability, including use of wound VAC and troubleshooting equipment.
Oversee medication administration in the home setting by peripheral and IV pump administration.
Enter patient charting in the EMR promptly and in compliance with state and federal regulations.