Registered Nurse, Home Health

Registered Nurse Scranton (Dickson)

Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (including physicians, therapists, social workers, and aides).
• Provide direct skilled nursing care, such as wound care, medication management, IV therapy, symptom management (especially pain and comfort in hospice), and patient/caregiver education.
• Offer education and emotional support to patients and their families/caregivers based on individual needs.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other support staff.
• Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, or urgent response as needed (common in hospice roles).
• Coordinate care activities, including visit scheduling and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor patient progress, respond to changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care aligns with agency policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualification:

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
• One (1) year experience as a RN.

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Ability to travel to all business locations.