Travel Home Health Nurse Registered Nurse; Float RN

Home Health Nurse

Supervises patient care provided by the Home Health Aide and Licensed Practical Nurse

Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school of nursing. Current RN licensure in the state in which the branch is located, at least one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or long-term setting, and home health experience required. Must also be knowledgeable in OASIS documentation.

Current knowledge of fundamental medical-surgical nursing principles and practice. Must possess excellent clinical nursing skills. Must be knowledgeable of principles of adult learning. Must be knowledgeable of accepted standards of medical record keeping. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to use a computer and have a working knowledge of a variety of computer applications.

Must possess high-level problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning skills for use in patient care planning and problem resolution.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stoop or kneel, bend, lift (at least 50 lbs.), push, reach with hands/arm, and smell when providing patient care. Must be able to use hands to write or type. Must be able to move from a vehicle to a patient's residence with supplies and/or equipment. Must be able to walk up stairs in patient residences. Must be CPR certified.

Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids, sharps, and infectious disease. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations that present a potential threat to personal safety. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle. May encounter temperature change and weather extremes.

Direct Patient Care – 70%;
Travel – 25%;
Office – 5%.