Registered Nurse- Home Health Job Victoria area,Texas USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse- Home Health (FT)

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

The RN is responsible for initiating and execution of care plans for patients upon receiving physician orders for home health care and regularly reassesses and coordinates the patient’s medical needs.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performing comprehensive assessments of patients at admission, transfer, discharge, and recertification by providing evaluations and accurately assessing and answering OASIS questions. The documentation for these activities must be completed and be in “submitted with signature” status within 2 days of performing the visit. (EF)

Perform skilled nursing visits with aide supervision as needed and “hi-tech” skilled nursing visits which may include visiting patients with a wound vac, breathing or eating port, etc. The documentation for this activity must be completed and be in “submitted with signature” status within 24 hours of performing the visit. (EF)

Acts as Alternate Agency Disaster Coordinator in the absence of the Director or Alternate. (EF)

Delegates duties to aides and LVNS. Supervises aides and LVNs. (EF)

Provides patient care under the treatment plan ordered by the physician and documents according to regulations. (EF)

Participate in the On-Call rotation. (EF)

Provide infection and occurrence reports when needed. (EF)

Assists with clinical record reviews. (EF)

Participates in the PI program. (EF)

Assist the RN Case Managers when needed. (EF)

Complies with all Home Health State and Federal Regulations as applicable (EF)

Hospital

Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethic, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

A.D.N., B.S.N., Diploma Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

Required:

6 months in a hospital setting

Preferred: 1 year in a hospital setting and previous home health experience

Special

Skills and Abilities

Required:

Supervisory skills, computer skills, communication skills, ability to perform well in stressful situations.

Preferred:
Wound care skills, central line skills

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Current License Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, Driver’s License, and CPR certification required.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS Health

STD, LTD Disability
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Flexible Spending (FSA)
Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

457(b) Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off
Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
Tuition Reimbursement Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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