Home Health Registered Nurse

Who We’re Looking For: Are you a compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Registered Nurse to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment. About Well Care Health: At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best. Key Responsibilities Assess and monitor patients' health conditions in their home environment. Develop and implement individualized care plans. Educate patients and families on health management and self-care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. What We Offer Competitive salary Medical, Vision, Dental 401k with matching Tuition reimbursement Continued opportunities for growth and development Salary Range: $74,880-$81,883.72* *This range reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and is based on market rates and individual qualifications. JOB SUMMARY The home health registered nurse uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the lifespan, including adults 18-72 years and geriatrics 72+ years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and nursing standards of care. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse’s experience and competency evaluation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Assesses, interprets, plans, implements, and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline-specific guidelines. Contributes to program effectiveness. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required. Experience: One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required. Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience. Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only). Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, properly transfer and guard patients. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff to effectively care for the patients. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients, positioning of patients, giving baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort, occasional reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. Requires higher level of mental faculties with short- and long-term memory, ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care, use supportive services. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IVs, maintaining equipment settings). Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, needle puncture wounds, dangerous animals, traffic hazards, personal safety threats, temperature changes and weather extremes. Hours of Work: Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed. Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr