Job description

Home Health Registered Nurse

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

· Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

· Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

· Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

· Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

· Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

· Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

· Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

· Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor or designee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

· Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.

Qualifications

· Registered nurse with current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.

· Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

· Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

· Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

· Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

· Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

· Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Home Health experience?
• Do you have experience using Homecare Homebase (Point Care) for documentation?
• Are you comfortable traveling to the Arlington area or the HEB (Hurst, Euless, Bedford) area to see patients?

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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