RNs – looking for a new and exciting challenge? We have a great opportunity for you – work as a home health nurse. Work with a team of other health care professionals meeting patients’ needs wherever they call home. Work schedule would be Friday through Monday – flexible start time to include day and evening hours; may include holidays that fall within work schedule.
NOTE: Actual starting pay is determined based on experience.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for traveling to a patient/client’s place of residence to provide skilled nursing care. The RN is responsible for maintenance and accuracy of electronic medical records, supervision of support staff and coordination of care with other team members. The RN will provide services within the scope of Federal and State regulations, licensure, policies and procedures of the agency. The RN will provide supervision to LPNs and certified aide staff. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for traveling to a patient/client’s place of residence to provide skilled nursing care. The RN is responsible for maintenance and accuracy of electronic medical records, supervision of support staff and coordination of care with other team members. The RN will provide services within the scope of Federal and State regulations, licensure, policies and procedures of the agency. The RN will provide supervision to LPNs and certified aide staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assess and document patient/client needs and observation of patient’s condition at each visit. Report changes timely to patient’s interdisciplinary care team
- Record and report to physician results of patient/client assessments, treatments, and recommendations for further services as appropriate at the following times: certification, change of care, recertification, missed visits and discharge
- Provide quality skilled nursing care, either directly or through supervision of other agency staff.
- Provide education, support and teaching of care to the patient/client, family, or other caregivers.
- Complete assigned admission visits, conducting comprehensive physical and environmental assessments and assessment of risk factors related to medical diagnosis.
- Develop/revise individualized care plans and goals.
- Develop discharge plan with the patient/client and/or family/caregiver.
- Initiate referrals to other disciplines, health care providers or community groups as indicated.
- Maintain quality charting and records as required by agency policy and federal and state regulations.
- Be knowledgeable of payer source guidelines.
- In coordination with other disciplines, develop and implement individualized plan of care with patient/client and/or family/caregiver that promotes highest level of wellness attainable for each patient.
- Supervise and train staff as appropriate to patient’s plan of care.
- Maintain nursing skills through attendance at Annual Skills Fair or other continuing education opportunities.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team, physicians and other providers/individuals in development, revision and implementation of the patient’s plan of care
- Complete and submit OASIS data sets within required time frames.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as requested.
- Keep a daily record of time worked per agency policies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with discipline specific licensing/certification agency and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronical medical records) and email functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Douglas County, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person