Registered Nurse; Rn

Overview

At XCELHome Health
, we believe that healthcare should be delivered with dignity, professionalism, and a personal touch. Our mission is to provide exceptional home healthcare services that promote healing, independence, and overall well-being.

XCELHome Health is seeking Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel or Local job in the locations identified below. The Registered Nurse coordinates all aspects of the client’s home care and interacts with other disciplines as needed. He/she provides professional care to the client, as indicated by Agency policies, State and Federal laws/regulations. In-home admission visits and eligibility determinations are part of the RN’s duties, as is the development of the Care Plan.

The RN also prepares paperwork necessary for agency policies and federal/state laws and assists with the training and supervision of Care Aides.

Chevy Chase Village;
Martin  Additions;
Chevy Chase Section 3;
Chevy Chase Section 5;
North Chevy Chase, MD

• Reports to Agency Manager/Administrator.

• Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and is currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing.
• Has a minimum of one year s nursing experience, preferably with home care experience.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health and can present a pre-employment health clearance.
• Must be a licensed driver with at least a one-year clean driving record.
• Has a vehicle that is insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.
• Has excellent writing and charting skills.
• Can pass a background check and drug screen.

• Assess the home environment and determine the needs of clients.
• Record the health needs of the client.
• Initiates Nursing or Care Aide’s Care Plan and/or Homemaker/Companion Service Plan and associated paperwork, in accordance with Agency policy.
• Evaluates the effects of the care given and regularly re-evaluate the client’s nursing needs.
• Evaluates and revise the Care Plan, as necessary.
• Makes referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
• Coordinates the care of all assigned clients.
• Prepares written instructions for the Care Aide.
• Supervises the Care Aide in the home.
• Instruct Care Aides in the proper use of practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Participates in in-service training programs and staff meetings.
• Serve as liaisons between clients and other health care professionals.
• Teaches, counsels, and demonstrates skills to clients and their families.
• Administers medications, monitors clients and instructs clients on appropriate home care.
• Provides services based on the physician’s orders such as urinary catheter insertion and care, venipuncture and administration of IV fluids or medications, and changing dressings.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Counsels the client and his/her family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Acts as the coordinator of the health care team.
• Provides reports to the client’s physician when the client’s condition changes or there are deviations from the Care Plan.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes on relevant and specialized nursing services he/she provides.
• Maintains a clinical record for each client receiving care.
• Submits documentation, as per Agency policy.
• Participates in Clinical Record Reviews.
• Directs the activities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, if relevant.
• Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.
• Complies with the Homecare Agency dress code.
• Complies with all state and local regulations and accreditation standards.
• Works weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime, when requested.
• Assumes rotational on-call responsibilities for client care during non-office hours.
• Projects a professional attitude toward self, clients, and other staff members;
• Follows Agency public relation policies regarding outside speaking and professional affiliations, and clears all related requests with Agency Manager/Administrator.
• Assumes other duties, as…