REGISTERED NURSE

Registered Nurse

The Kent, WA market is in need of a home health skilled RN with Oasis experience. Reports to: Director of Nursing.

Job Summary: Professional member of home health team who provides skilled nursing visits in patient's home under the direction of plan of treatment established with physician and input from patient/care giver.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides initial and on-going assessment of client needs using the OASIS data elements incorporated into the comprehensive assessment
• With input from patient/care giver and in conjunction with physician, formulates and implements plan of care
• Evaluate effectiveness of care plan and make necessary adjustments
• Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of client taking into consideration their rights and cultural background
• Receives and transcribes physician orders
• Notifies physician and agency supervisor of unusual reactions and/or changes in client's condition
• Documents all appropriate observations and treatments in keeping with agency policies and procedures
• Participates in case conferences, team meetings, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities as assigned
• Provide any skilled nursing service for which appropriately trained which is prescribed under plan of care. Prepares clinical progress notes as per agency policies and procedures
• Provide 60 day summary of skilled services and client outcomes to physician and agency supervisor in keeping with agency policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures including but not limited to the HIPAA privacy rule.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient, employee and agency information
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and for which he/she is qualified
• Conducts self in professional manner at all times and in all situations
• Participates in all agency in-service programs

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the state of the HHA

Contract for 13 weeks or Direct Hire sign on of 10,000 or relocation fees and sign on of $5000 (FT includes phone and internet allowance of $50 each per month, tablet for documentation, mileage of .50/mile). Start date asap