Home Health RN

Field Registered Nurse Responsibilities Utilizing the Nursing Process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, responsible for delivery of patient care for adults and geriatric clients; case management of assigned patients, supervision of assigned personnel, promoting collaboration among the multi-disciplinary health care team. Provides care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients; assess and interpret data about the patient’s status to identify and provide appropriate care. Admission and subsequent nursing assessments and supervision activities are completed on patients and participate in the on-call process. Follows and implements physician ordered interventions. Patient Care Coordinator or medical personnel are notified immediately of potential patient problems and situations. Agency policies and procedures are followed in the care, maintenance and use of all supplies and computer hardware. Maintains reliable transportation and ability to travel as required. Reviews policies and procedures as they are updated and as needed to ensure compliance; maintains knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and individual payer source guidelines to ensure fiscal responsibility. Plan of care developed and customized based on nursing assessment to include medical and nursing diagnosis, patient specific problems and needs under the supervision of the RN. Facilitates patient and family involvement, discharge planning, teaching needs, measurable outcomes are included in plan of care. Education Associates in Nursing - Required Experience (None specified) License & Certification Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph's/Candler