Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse in Home Health renders professional nursing care to patients in their home by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating home nursing care needs of assigned patients.

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Makes the initial nursing evaluation visit and develops the plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of assessment completion.
• Continually evaluates the patient’s nursing needs. Instructs and supervises the patient’s family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Renders nursing care to patients according to the plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Participates in the in-service program according to LHC policy.
• Adheres to and participates in the Care Management process.
• Performs 60 day record review (recertifications).
• Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
• Participates in the QA/QI plan and process.
• Visits patient according to plan of treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency daily.
• Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel.

• Current RN licensure in Tennessee.
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
• Current CPR certification required.

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