Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary: 

The Home Health Registered Nurse will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of our patients daily! You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of patients and work with the Dover Health teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the patient to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45–$51 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone stipend

Essential Duties: 

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Providing and directing the provisions of nursing care, as prescribed by the physician, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care, and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. 
• Performing the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, identifying the primary focus of care, developing an individualized plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional or interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver. 
• Using critical nursing skills to regularly assess and reassess the patient's ongoing needs, report changes in patients' conditions, such as change in condition, adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and provide necessary nursing intervention within the scope of nursing standards of care. 
• Educating patients and their families or caregivers about managing patient’s illness or injury, including home care needs and medication administration. 
• Participating in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. 
• Participating in professional development and lifelong learning activities. 
• Supervising the LPNs and HHAs. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing 
• Current RN license, specific to the state you are assigned to work. 
• Current CPR certification. 
• Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance. 
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance. 
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our patients needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment. 
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results. 
• Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values. 

Working Conditions:

As part of Dover Health’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working for Dover Health.

• This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. 
• Frequent travel within assigned service area is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, move, communicate, and identify written information. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance.
• Work for this position is performed in patient homes, care settings/facilities, and office settings. This position will have to navigate through a variety of different settings to provide care. 
• There is exposure to varied home environments and potential infectious conditions. 
• Must comply with all Dover Health and safety requirements.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment. 
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing exceptional service. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  

Dover Health considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.  

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