Registered Nurse- Home Health (FT)

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees. Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from. If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home. The RN is responsible for initiating and execution of care plans for patients upon receiving physician orders for home health care and regularly reassesses and coordinates the patient’s medical needs. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performing comprehensive assessments of patients at admission, transfer, discharge, and recertification by providing evaluations and accurately assessing and answering OASIS questions. The documentation for these activities must be completed and be in “submitted with signature” status within 2 days of performing the visit. (EF) Perform skilled nursing visits with aide supervision as needed and “hi-tech” skilled nursing visits which may include visiting patients with a wound vac, breathing or eating port, etc. The documentation for this activity must be completed and be in “submitted with signature” status within 24 hours of performing the visit. (EF) Acts as Alternate Agency Disaster Coordinator in the absence of the Director or Alternate. (EF) Delegates duties to aides and LVNS. Supervises aides and LVNs. (EF) Provides patient care under the treatment plan ordered by the physician and documents according to regulations. (EF) Participate in the On-Call rotation. (EF) Provide infection and occurrence reports when needed. (EF) Assists with clinical record reviews. (EF) Participates in the PI program. (EF) Assist the RN Case Managers when needed. (EF) Complies with all Home Health State and Federal Regulations as applicable (EF) Hospital Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethic, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times. Other Duties As Assigned Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Required: A.D.N., B.S.N., Diploma Degree in Nursing EXPERIENCE Required: 6 months in a hospital setting Preferred: 1 year in a hospital setting and previous home health experience Special Skills and Abilities Required: Supervisory skills, computer skills, communication skills, ability to perform well in stressful situations. Preferred: Wound care skills, central line skills LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Required: Current License Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, Driver’s License, and CPR certification required. BENEFIT OFFERINGS Health STD, LTD Disability Supplemental Life, AD&D Flexible Spending (FSA) Employer paid life insurance and short term disability Retirement/Investment 457(b) Deferred Compensation Paid Time Off Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service Tuition ReimbursementHospital-paid & administered annual immunizations Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr