Registered Nurse - Home Health Care - Full Time - Day Shift - Downriver

Overview Registered Nurse - Home Health Care - Full Time - Days. Under general supervision of the nursing supervisor, utilizes the knowledge and application of nursing principles to independently provide direct patient care in the home. Assesses need for other allied health care services such as home health aide services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech-language pathology, and social work, to ensure an integrated home health care delivery system. Performs other related duties and projects as assigned. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in the home setting in accordance with nursing principles and patient needs. Assess the need for allied health services (home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech-language pathology, social work) to support integrated home health care delivery. Perform duties as assigned by supervisor and participate in care planning. Qualifications Requires graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program. Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a registered nurse. A minimum of nine months to one year clinical nursing experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and health care personnel. Computer literacy to electronically document patient care. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Must possess a current driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation. Must be able to lift, carry, transport and move clients, if needed. Our Culture Our average tenure of employees is 7 years. You are part of a community of experts dedicated to helping our patients and each other succeed. Over 97% of our clinicians feel they are doing meaningful work and that their leader cares about them. Everyone is welcome. Diversity and inclusion are core to decisions and recognized as top diversity leadership by Modern Healthcare. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Henry Ford Health System is committed to hiring and advancing all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetic information, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr