Home Health Registered Nurse

RN Home Visits PositionRN to conduct home visits position entails visiting patients in their home for skilled nursing assessment, wound care, medication management, health care management, etc. The position requires a person with a reliable vehicle to visit a patient's home to perform skilled nursing visits. Nursing visits take approximately 1 hour in length for each visit. The qualified candidate will be knowledgeable with documenting care provided during visits by body systems. Accurate, thorough, precise, objective documentation is a requirement for this position. This position is PRN and is not full time.A Registered Nurse's primary role is to ensure that every patient receives the direct and proper care they need. Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. He/She ensures that patient care is performed according to the policies and standards of the Agency, physician, and medical team.Benefits of working for ACSA:Flexible scheduling to fit around your busy life scheduleCompetitive pay ratesAdvancement potentialHealth care plansWork in a one-on-one care environmentEmployee and client referral bonus programWe provide the initial training, ongoing educational opportunities with nursing supportQualificationsSuccessfully complete an approved nursing program and obtain an Associate's degree or higherSuccessfully pass the NCLEX examCurrent unrestricted license verified through the state Board of NursingOne year experience as a Registered NurseProvide and maintain a professional nursing license in accordance with state and federal regulationsFamiliarity with the duties of a Registered NurseProvide current documentation to HR for reference checks, background checks, residency checks, etc.Pass a state, federal, ChildLine background checkResponsibilitiesConduct physical exams to assess patient health needs and problemsImplement physicians' orders, perform treatments, administer medications, and interpret special tests.Administer direct care to injured, disabled, ill, or convalescent patientsReview and maintain medical recordsImplement and develop nursing care plansCounsel patients and family members on disease prevention and health maintenanceSupervise the work of licensed practical nurses, nursing aides, and assistantsEducate patients about their medical conditions and treatment plansMaintain a safe, hygienic working environmentPrepare rooms and medical equipment and decontaminate instrumentsProvide emotional and psychological supportWeekly patient care visitsSalaryThe pay for this position is $45 per hour. Pay rates are determined based on experience, distance, and/or availability.Visits: Visits can be completed mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nightsPlease note that this is a 100% per diem position. Entry-level experience welcomed.