RN Home Health PRN

Responsibilities

Completes initial and periodic comprehensive assessments of clients, caregivers, and home environments for admission to and continued service from the Agency to determine needs, effectiveness of care provided, and achievement of anticipated outcomes. Assessments may include OASIS items at appropriate time points.

Accepts client admissions as assigned by the Agency and weekend on-call assignments.

Provides comprehensive nursing care through the utilization of the home assessment, nursing diagnoses, and physician-approved care plans.

Performs treatments requiring specialized skills ordered by the physician.

Observes signs and symptoms and reports them to the VP of Clinical Services / Director of Professional Services and / or physician as appropriate.

Notes changes in physical or emotional status of clients.

Assesses nutritional needs and diet of clients as ordered by physician.

Educates patients and families on medication and procedures.

Qualifications

Holds a current Registered Nurse license.

Is a graduate from an approved school of nursing.

Has a minimum of two years of experience in an acute setting that requires heart, lung, and physical assessments or has demonstrated ability or education in the same areas.

Has current CPR certification.

Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.

Is able to function with minimal supervision.

Is able to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.

Is able to employ critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Opportunities for additional income with On Call and weekend visits.

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K and 401K contributions

PTO

Paid Holidays

#J-18808-Ljbffr