PRN Home Care Registered Nurse

Addus Registered NurseAt Addus HealthCare, quality patient care is a top priority, and employees are recognized as our greatest asset. This position delivers professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the established plan of care and Company policies and procedures. We respect your desire for independence and flexibility in your work and personal life and will design a flexible schedule to meet your needs.Service Area: Southern DelawareBenefits include but are not limited to:Daily payMileage paidPaid per visitMake your own scheduleCompany matched 401KAs an Addus Registered Nurse, you will:Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the patient's health care needs.Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation. Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor.Perform assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the patient, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the plan of care.Teach the patients/caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.Notify the Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in the patient's condition.Perform LPN and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, in accordance with state regulations, to evaluate competency and provide appropriate instructions.Maintain data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, uniform accounting, data collection, and measurement of outcomes.Communicate potential risk management issues and report abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law.Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current RN licensure.Licensed as a RN in the state of practiceMust be able to travel locally in your own vehicle, and possess a valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage.Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.