Duties and Responsibilities of the Home Health Registered Nurse / RN:

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments in response to patients' needs/physician orders. 
• Initiates written place of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary. 
• Provides skilled nursing care within nursing scope of practice. 
• Documents skilled care services provided
• Remain compliant with federal/state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures. 
• Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress.
• Prepare plans for continued care, to assure patient care needs are met. 
• Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with patient's treatment plan. 
• Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver's education 
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at least every 30 days; supervises home health aide (HHA) / certified nursing assistant (CNA) as required by state law. 
• Plans patient discharge appropriately to address patient's ongoing needs.
• Coordinates patient care and/or services. 
• Communicates with all members of health care team, including physicians in a timely manner. 
• Notifies the physician, Director of Nursing, Clinical team of any changes in the patient's condition or modification of plan of care. 
• Attends Agency meetings and in-service programs as required. 
• Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status. 
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

•Able to push, pull and drag up to 100 pounds. 

•Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

•Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.  

Nurses and More, Inc. is a Home Health and Staffing Agency who has been taking care of loved ones for over 32 years!! Do you want to work for a company that offers you stability and flexibility at the same time? Nurses and More,Inc. is the place for you!!

Nurses and More, Inc. in Orlando services the Central Florida region - Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.