Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health

Act for Health

  • Knoxville, Tennessee
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period. Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable: Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, Tennessee

    Description

    Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!

    Hiring Registered Nurses in Tennessee

       

    Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring RN’s to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country!

    Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind.  You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.    

    Hours Available for this location: (You are allowed to pick up in other locations as well) 

    • Mon- Friday, and weekends / 12 hour AM and PM Shifts

    Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

    • Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period
    • Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence
    • Act as client advocate
    • Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients:
    • Collect objective and subjective client information
    • Analyze, report and record data
    • Validate, refine and modify data
    • Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients
    • Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care
    • Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs:
    • Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment
    • Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment
    • Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care
    • Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.
    • Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.
    • Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling.
    • Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment.
    • Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.
    • Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
    • Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment
    • Teaching/counseling skills
    • Realistic and measurable goal setting
    • Evaluate client’s medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance
    • Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
    • Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
    • Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements
    • Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner
    • Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation
    • Coordinate services for the client as needed
    • Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments
    • Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards
    • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers
    • Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures
    • Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations
    • Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment
    • Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety
    • Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care
    • Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices
    • Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable:
    • Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care
    • Remain responsible for all delegated acts
    • Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations
    • Initiate and assist with delegated care
    • Participate in ongoing, professional self-development:
    • Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines
    • Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required
    • Identify needs for personal professional growth
    • Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training
    • Perform other duties as assigned



    Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us

    • Create the schedule you want to work
    • Rewarding one-on-one work with Patients in the comfort of their homes
    • Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. See our Careers page for more details about benefit eligibility.
    • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!)

    Ideal Candidates will

    • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
    • Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients
    • Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures

    Qualifications

    • Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing
    • Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice
    • New graduate nurses are welcome to apply !
    • Current CPR certification and TB test

    To apply for this unique opportunity and to learn more about the community we service, please apply today!

        

    Standard Rate: $40.00 - $42.50 Hourly

      

    Please contact Charmaine Lomax at (303) 479-4233 x695 or at Charmaine.Lomax@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

    Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.