Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health

Job Title : Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health

Location : Tulsa, OK 74137 (Work involves travel to patient homes in Skiatook and surrounding areas)

Duration : Permanent

Shift : Days / Monday–Friday / 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM, 40 hours per week

Job Summary :

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs and initiates the implementation of nursing care; coordinates therapy referrals and communicates with physician's offices, staff and patients / caregivers on medical orders received.

Job Responsibilities :

• Performs assessment to determine the patient's eligibility and needs for home health services.
• Develops & revises a patient-centered plan of care based upon the patient's strengths, stated goals and care preferences.
• Delivers nursing care with consideration for the patient's cultural, psychological, functional, cognitive & social determinants.
• Includes the patient & family in the care planning process. Organizes & prioritizes case management responsibilities.
• Demonstrates professional judgment in response to changes in patient's status.
• Identifies ongoing patient needs, initiates appropriate and timely referrals & coordinates care with the health care team.
• Reviews all medications the patient is using in order to identify any potential adverse effects, drug reactions, significant side effects, significant drug interactions, duplicate drug therapy, and non-compliance with drug therapy.
• Communicates any medication issues with the health care team.
• Documents patient's care on the appropriate forms in EMR.
• Utilizes correct medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Documents coordination of care and progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Performs nursing skills in accordance with assessed needs and physician orders.
• Instruct patients and families in emergency, safety, and home management of their disease or illness.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in clinical skills required in the home health field.
• Ensure that each patient, and / or caregiver, receive ongoing education and training regarding the care and services in the plan of care.
• Communicates any revisions of the plans for patient's discharge to the patient, representative, caregiver, physicians and health care team.