RN

RN

Norman, Edmond, OKC, Choctaw and surrounding areas

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team at TruHeart Home Health & Hospice in Norman, OK. As a RN, you will provide prescribed nursing care services to patients in their homes, following a Plan of Care (POC) and according to their needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a physical examination of patients, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite, and diet, etc.

• Evaluate patients, family members, and homes to determine what health teaching will be required.

• Develop and implement a written Plan of Care with patients, following physician's orders and agency guidelines.

• Perform accurate assessments, develop and implement a written Plan of Care with patients, and adapt these actions as patient needs change.

• Administer medications, treatments, and IVs according to agency policy, accepted standards of care, and home health guidelines.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and physicians to ensure quality patient care.

• Document patient status, patient needs, nursing interventions, and patient response.

• Conduct admission, transfer, recertification, and discharge visits for patients.

• Assist with orders, assessments, wound care, lab draws, and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for RN

• Experience: One or more years in home health agency or in hospital setting

• Training: Competency assessments must be completed

• License/Certification: Current Oklahoma RN license, CPR, driver's license, and auto insurance

Necessities:

• Must pass a criminal background check

• Must pass a drug test

• Must have the ability to fill out and turn in a time sheet in a timely manner

• Must respect and take care of company technology placed in your care

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures

• Performs related duties as assigned or requested

• Continually strives to improve nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, goal setting, active participation in professional and related organization, and individual research

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Organizational and time management skills

• Ability to supervise in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community

• Friendly and cooperative attitude with patients, family, and staff

• Ability to use critical thinking to resolve problems

Technology/Equipment Operation:

• Must be able to interact with a computer to check email, assess training, and look at your schedule.

• Must be able to interact with an iPad for onsite charting and documentation.

• Instruments and equipment used on a regular basis: thermometer, blood pressure cuff, glucometer, PT/INR machine, PICC line, wound vac, IV skills competency will be evaluated upon hire.

Job Conditions:

• Must have a driver's license and be willing to drive to patient's residence in Norman, OK, OKC, Edmond, and surrounding areas.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required.

• Ability to access a patient's home, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required.

• Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

• Environmental conditions: moderate noise level; inherent potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, moderate stress, and emotional demands.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for RN

• Experience: One or more years in home health agency or in hospital setting

• Training: Competency assessments must be completed

• License/Certification: Current Oklahoma RN license, CPR, driver's license, and auto insurance

Environmental Conditions:

• Moderate noise level; inherent potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, moderate stress, and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting (3-6 hours daily)

• Standing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Walking (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Twisting (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Bending (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Climbing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Wrist deviation (side to side) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Hand/ wrist repetitions (up and down) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Reaching (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Grasping: Simple <50 pounds (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Pulling (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Pushing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Lifts and carries (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)