Home Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of a certified licensed practical/vocational nursing program.
• Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state.
• Six months to one year of clinical experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid and current automobile liability insurance.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with state or company requirements.
• Current and valid CPR certification.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of previous home health or hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care, in accordance with agency policies.
• Promote and maintain client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse assigned to the case.
• Assist clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Support continuity of client care by assisting with planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
• Prepare clinical progress notes and follow client care plans developed by the registered nurse and agency policy.
• Assist the physician and registered nurse with specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments and observe aseptic technique as required.
• Keep abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
• Attend client conferences, meet with the quality improvement reviewer weekly, and communicate regularly with the registered nurse.
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every 14 days.
• Comply with professional standards and practice and the company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.