Registered Nurse- Home Health

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. Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures.

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.


Roles & Responsibilities

• 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, emergency 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

Qualifications

• 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