Job description

• *Currently offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus *
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Territory: Arlington, Burke, Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Falls Church
• HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.As a RN you will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient care and work at the top of your license. You will provide comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

• WHAT WE OFFER:

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. On a pay per visit model, the more visits you make, the more you will earn! And we pay by the mile and have bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

• HOW YOU'LL WORK:

You'll provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the attending physician. You will utilize the principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. You will work autonomously, so you need to be efficient in managing your time. You'll be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state.

• MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Plan of Care: Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments (If you don’t already know this assessment, we will teach you!) to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
Wound Care: Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management for patients with wounds per state board guidelines. Manage wound visit utilization and wound supply costs for the agency.
Minimize Patient Risk: Administers medication as prescribed by the physician and helps decrease re-hospitalizations by prioritizing visits for high-risk patients.
Continuity of Care: Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Family Educator/Advocate: Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Teamwork: Serves as a resource person to physicians and nursing staff.
Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.
Rules and Regulations: understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

• HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directionsREQUIREMENTS:
Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment
Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting Home care experience preferred
Wound Care Certification is required
Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the dermal systems, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Capable of all physical demandsWe are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

• Company Job DescriptionCompany Job Description
• SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician. The RN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The RN is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. ASHN adopts the RN scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed RN personnel.QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment; one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired.
Wound Certification is required.
Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the dermal systems, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary.
Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people. Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
Knowledgeable on nursing best practices. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently.

• MAJOR AREAS OF RESPOSIBILITES:

Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
Observes and monitors patient conditions
Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable
Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management for patients with wounds per state board guidelines.
Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds.
Manages wound visit utilization and wound supply costs for the agency.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Serves as a resource person to physicians and nursing staff.
Communicates effectively to physicians, supervisors and co-workers in a timely manner.
Consults other healthcare professionals as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Stays current with changes and new advances/treatment in wound care.
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
Listens to patient and family members
Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs
Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs
Communicates with the LPNs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Maintains active RN license in state of employment
Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Frequency: Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit. Daily attendance at assigned visit locations. Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Specialized Skills: Current applicable license as a Registered Nurse. Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse by the state.
• Operational Demands: Fulfills RN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.
• Specific Essential functions: Dexterity & vision to complete documentation on a PDA. Driving, as assigned. Driving, as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Wound care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)
• CWCN (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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