RN Registered Nurse- Home Care

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse- Home Care (Certified Home Health Agency)

Columbia, KY

 

About Us: With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care and is a leading national home care agency. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

 

Why Choose Us:  At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

• Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits:  We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.

• Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.

• Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.

• Life Insurance:  We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.

• Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development:  Empowering you to thrive and grow.

• Employee Assistance Program:  Supporting the well-being of you and your family.

• Perks Program:  Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love

JOB SUMMARY

• Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' health status. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on these assessments to meet the patient's needs.

• Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Monitor and assess the patient for any adverse reactions or side effects.

• Wound Care: Provide wound care management, including dressing changes, infection control, and monitoring healing progress.

• Patient Education:  Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, medications, and treatment plans. Teach them techniques for self-care and management of their health at home.

• Monitoring and Evaluation:  Monitor patients' progress and condition regularly. Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan and make necessary adjustments based on patient outcomes.

• Collaboration: Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and home health aides, to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for the patient.

• Documentation : Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses.

• Support and Advocacy: Provide emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families. Ensure patients' rights and preferences are respected throughout their care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing or Bachelor’s degree of Nursing from an accredited college/university

• Currently licensed, in good standing, to practice in Kentucky as a Registered Nurse.

• Minimum 1 year community health nursing experience or equivalent professional experience.

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, regulations and guidelines pertaining to home care, including OASIS.

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time or Fee for Service

Salary: $75,000-$80,000/annually

 

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Benefits are determined based on availability.

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care . We’re more than just a company, we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.