Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Full Time (Visiting Angels Baytown, TX)

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Visiting Angels Baytown team. This position is located in Baytown, TX and offers compensation of $45.00-$50.00 per hour. The RN will provide compassionate home health care to senior adults and individuals in need.

• Provide nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs.
• Collaborate and support plan of care as determined by the physician and healthcare team.
• Treat patients accordingly as approved by the physician.
• Perform periodic re-evaluation of the patient as necessary and make adjustments in the patient’s treatment program.
• Provide treatment to patients per protocols.
• Utilize OASIS assessment and documentation.
• Facilitate timely discharge based on goals and in accordance with client policies and procedures.
• Educate and instruct the patient, patient’s family and other staff as required.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Supervise and teach LVN’s, HHA’s as required for patient care according to law and regulations.
• Document all care, intervention and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy.
• Notify patient’s physician and responsible staff of significant changes in a timely manner.
• Coordinate all services provided; consult with other health professionals as needed.
• Effectively plan, organize, set priorities and complete work assignments with minimum direct supervision per agency policies; within established time frames.
• Assist Supplemental Health Care in determining skill and specialties.
• Comply within institution policies and procedures.
• Communicate with Supplemental Health Care regarding problems and concerns.

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• One (1) year’s nursing experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• OASIS experience preferred but not required.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider