Home Health Registered Nurse

All County Home Health & Hospice provides positive, life-changing care to individuals and families throughout the Greater San Antonio area. Our team is united by a shared commitment to exceptional patient care and a culture that genuinely supports the people who deliver it.Why Home Health Nurses Choose All CountyAt All County, our culture is built on core values that guide how we treat our patients—and each other:C elebrationA ccountabilityP assion for LearningL ove One AnotherI ntelligent RiskC ustomer SecondOwnershipWe believe in giving clinicians the autonomy, tools, and encouragement they need to grow. Your professional development matters here, and we set clear goals to help you advance while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESPatient CareCompletes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needschange.Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporatestherapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and thefamily in the planning process.Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administersmedications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan ofcare.Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementsprior to discharge of the patient.Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility tocoordinate patient care for assigned caseload.CommunicationPrepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at leastevery sixty days.Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes inthe patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.Additional DutiesParticipates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services areavailable.3nstructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSRegistered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.Maintains a current CPR certification.Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle that is insured in accordance with state ororganization requirements and is in good working order.Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health orhome care nursing is preferred.Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communicationskills; nursing skills per competency checklist.Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients.Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, orcrouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.About All CountyAll County is part of the Pennant Group network of Home Health, Hospice, Senior Care, and Assisted Living organizations. This partnership gives us the stability of a large healthcare family while allowing our local team the freedom to innovate and serve our community with a personal touch.What sets us apart is our commitment to empowering clinicians. We encourage creativity, clinical excellence, and the development of programs that truly meet the needs of our patients.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at Life-Changing Service | PennantPennant empowers local healthcare leaders to provide life-changing care that meets the unique needs of their communities.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at