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Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health

Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health

Professional Case ManagementTellico Plains, TN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!

Hiring Registered Nurses in Tennessee

Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring RN's to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country!

Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients' health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.

Hours Available for this location : ( You are allowed to pick up in other locations as well )

  • Friday - Sunday - 12 hour DayShifts

Tuesday- Sunday - 12 hour NightShift

Essential Functions / Areas of Accountability

  • Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period
  • Provide direct care and assign and / or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence
  • Act as client advocate
  • Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients :
  • Collect objective and subjective client information
  • Analyze, report and record data
  • Validate, refine and modify data
  • Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients
  • Collaborate with client, family / others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care
  • Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client's current needs :
  • Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment
  • Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment
  • Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care
  • Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.
  • Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client / family / other education regarding self-administration.
  • Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client / family / other education and counseling.
  • Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment.
  • Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.
  • Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice :
  • Assessment skills as applied to the client, family / support system, and environment
  • Teaching / counseling skills
  • Realistic and measurable goal setting
  • Evaluate client's medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance
  • Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
  • Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
  • Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements
  • Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner
  • Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation
  • Coordinate services for the client as needed
  • Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments
  • Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards
  • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety / infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations
  • Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment
  • Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety
  • Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care
  • Notify case manager of need for review and / or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices
  • Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable :
  • Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care
  • Remain responsible for all delegated acts
  • Delegate / assign duties as specified in Agency regulations
  • Initiate and assist with delegated care
  • Participate in ongoing, professional self-development :
  • Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines
  • Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required
  • Identify needs for personal professional growth
  • Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training
  • Perform other duties as assigned

    • Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us

  • Create the schedule you want to work
  • Rewarding one-on-one work with Patients in the comfort of their homes
  • Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. See our Careers page for more details about benefit eligibility.
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!)

    • Ideal Candidates will

  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
  • Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients
  • Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures

    • Qualifications

  • Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing
  • Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice
  • New graduate nurses are welcome to apply !
  • Current CPR certification and TB test

    • To apply for this unique opportunity and to learn more about the community we service, please apply today!

    Standard Rate : $36.00 - $38.50 Hourly

    Please contact Charmaine Lomax at (303) 479-4233 x695 or at Charmaine.Lomax@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

    Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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