Registered Nurse- Home Health

Overview

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Position:
Registered Nurse

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To:
Director of Patient Care Services / Director of Nursing / Nursing Supervisor. The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services to improve quality life for the patient.

• Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient to determine home care needs
• Creates a plan of care which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions
• Provide ongoing reassessments to regularly revise patients plan of care as patient’s status and needs change
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Reports all changes in patient condition to clinical supervisor
• Provides comprehensive assessment and nursing care based on nursing process
• Determines and documents nursing diagnosis and interventions to meet patient needs
• Develops an individualized plan of care using measurable goals with time frames for completion
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the patient's physician, following the plan of care
• Supervises LVNs and CHHAs according to agency supervisory policies and procedures
• Provides patient and family education regarding medication management, compliance and measures to prevent disease process exacerbation
• Coordinates care with all care providers and ordering physician
• Completes and submits clinical notes accurately and timely
• Reports to physician and nursing supervisor any changes in patient condition and updates the plan of care as necessary
• Ensures the patient has all appropriate medications and DME required to provide safe and effective patient care
• Participates in QAPI programs and initiatives
• Participates in professional development and skills training as required or needed
• Attends monthly in-services
• Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures
• Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies

• Licensed Registered Nurse authorized to practice professional nursing in the state
• Holds and maintains current CPR certification
• Must have a valid and active driver’s license
• Must have car insurance
• Liability insurance is optional
• Must have an automobile in good working condition
• Must have at least one year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home health care, hospice or public health
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is optional
• Must have great interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation
• Must be capable of autonomous work with basic safety knowledge
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing