Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $32 to $46 per hour in Owosso, MI

Assesses the physical, psychological, and social dimensions and the educational needs of the patient on admission and completes a written assessment within the time frame designated by the type of patient. Identifies patient needs and formulates a written care plan based on the assessment of the patient. Care plan is initiated within 24 hours of admission. Plan of care is implemented and documentation of effectiveness is reflected in the medical record. Revises / updates the plan as necessary or at least every 24 hours. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; and answering questions. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Protects patients and other employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Maintains continuity of care among nursing teams and physicians by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient needs. Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and participating in team problem-solving methods. Utilizes leadership skills through delegation to, communicate with, and evaluate team members. Recognizes changes in status of the patient and provides appropriate intervention and documentation. Provides ongoing patient and family education based on daily assessment of disease process, care requirements, and expected recovery. Prioritizes care based on individual patient needs.