PRN RN

PRN RNx Norman, Edmond, OKC, Choctaw and surrounding areas Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Registered Nurse to join our team at TruHeart Home Health & Hospice in Norman, OK. As a PRN 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 Pulling (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily) Pushing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily) Lifts and carries (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily) #J-18808-Ljbffr