Clinical-Nursing - Home Health RN - Local or Travel, Ames, IA - 13 weeks jobs-in Ames,IA,US

Clinical-Nursing
- Home Health RN
- Local or Travel, Ames, IA - 13 Weeks

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Mon
- Fri, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours per week

Coverage area: 60 mile radius from Ames, IA

HCHB and Oasis required

Est. 5 patients/day. Routine visits. 60 mile travel radius from branch.

The Registered Nurse reports to the Director of Professional Services. This role administers skilled nursing care to clients requiring professional services in their homes and teaches/supervises the family and other members of the nursing team. These services are performed in accordance with the physicians' orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager and the Case Manager.

• Administers nursing care according to the patient's plan of care plan and needs.
• Care for multiple patients throughout the day in their individual home environments.
• Teach the patient and/or family members about new diagnosis, care, and support skills.
• Communicates regularly with RN Case Managers, supervisors, and the Interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinates and delivers nursing care to patients and families.
• Assesses & evaluates patient's level of care, needs and requirements.
• Assesses the patient's response to the Plan of Care and recommends changes as needed.
• Evaluates Outcomes of Care.
• Supervises LPN/LVNs, home health aides and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in on-call coverage.
• Submits work in a timely manner and updates and maintains patient medical records.
• Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patient and family, exchange information and problem sol

Registered nurses providing skilled intervention for PASSPORT patients must have 2 years' experience as a RN. Proficient using a Tablet. Ability to manage patient care with specific knowledge and experience in bedside nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention and family intervention. Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the patient, families, and staff.

N/A

Registered Nurse.

BSN or ADN

Current licensed as a RN in the state of Indiana or Multistate License(Compact) and in good standing with the Board in which he/she will practice. Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license.

Indiana and Compact License.