Home Health Registered Nurse

Home Health Registered Nurse Halcyon Home LLC , Dripping Springs, Texas, United States About this position Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse PRN Pay Per Visit to support our growing geriatric home health population in Dripping Springs/Wimberley, TX and surrounding areas . We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support. Are you a Registered Nurse with a heart for seniors and a passion for making a real difference in the lives of the patients you serve? Are you a charismatic communicator who has the gift of reading people? Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of? Are you a dedicated RN with home health experience (or experience in a related field and a desire to learn about home healthcare)? Are you a team player who thrives in a supportive environment? If your answer is yes, come join our team and make every day meaningful! Key Responsibilities Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non‑verbal). Apply specific criteria for admission and re‑certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility. Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary. Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided. Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation. Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies. Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals. Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end‑of‑life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed. Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. Salary Information $0 - $0 Hourly Wage Requirements Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing board Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred Strong clinical and assessment skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr