Home Health Wound Care RN

Job Description

Job Description

PRINCIPLE CHOICE HOME HEALTHCARE

Wound Care RN

Who We Are :

Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere.

We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health and healing in the place that matters most - home.

We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceeds expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience.

Principle Choice is Different :

Compassion - We deliver compassionate care by attentively listening to our clients' needs, addressing all concerns, and providing emotional support and empathy during each step in their care.

Advocacy - We advocate for our clients by empowering them to be an active partner in their care and ensuring all treatment options are thoroughly explained, leaving our clients with the confidence to make well-informed decisions.

Principle Choice Home Health (PCH) is looking for self-motivated, confident, and accountable people to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us.

Premier Benefits :

• Mileage Reimbursement at $.65 / mile
• Comprehensive Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision (Benefits begin first of the month following hire date.)
• Competitive Pay
• Federal Holidays Paid, PTO : 15 days accrued annually, Sick : 7 days accrued annually.
• CEU and License costs / Renewals Reimbursement / Annually
• 401(k) plan with associate and employer contribution.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under supervision of a Director of Clinical Services, the Wound Care RN provides quality care to patients and performs technical skilled care in patient’s home in compliance with nursing standards, federal, state, local government regulations and company clinical policies.

ORGANIZATION

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health services to patients / clients and families / caregivers.
• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient / client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards.
• Participates in coordination of home health services with Registered Nurse and clinical management.
• Assists patient in learning appropriate and executing self-care activities.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Documents and reports activity as required.
• Acts as an effective team member.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree) AND Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree for Nursing.
• Completed Wound Care Certification and 1 to 2 years of experience
• RN license (pass NCLEX-PN exam)
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience
• Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy

MACHINES & EQUIPMENT

The incumbent must be able to effectively operate the current computer system, telephone system, and other office machines such as a copier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as : extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General office, patient home setting, exposure to infectious diseases, automobile.

Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS’ associate and customer data.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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