Nursing - Home Health

Job Title: Home Health Location: Wrangell, Alaska Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM x 4 Term: Permanent Salary : $99000.00 - $128000.00 Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Home Health for a permanent assignment in Wrangell, Alaska. Responsibilities for a Home Health: Implement safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients and residents with needs due to multisystem disease and/or complications of treatment using appropriate infection control measures Set priorities for care of patients and residents based on acuity and/or patients' preference; anticipate potential problems and adapt to changes in the area Initiate, manage, and document nursing procedures consistent with scientific principles and departmental policy Demonstrate knowledge of equipment use and accurately administer age-specific medications and therapeutics Carry out medical and nursing care plans and coordinate resident care activities with physicians and other healthcare team members Initiate action to reduce, correct, or prevent immediate, ongoing, or potential risks to the resident Facilitate healing by providing nursing care that is individualized, goal-oriented, and based on scientific principles and the nursing process Explain tests, procedures, and disease processes to residents and significant others Communicate and interact with residents and significant others in a positive and supportive way; provide counseling using emotional, intellectual, and psychological supports Evaluate residents' progress or lack of progress towards goals, directing new goal setting and implementing revised care plans as directed by reassessment Document residents' responses to care and maintain confidentiality of resident information Accomplish nursing assessment through interviewing, observation, and the nursing process; obtain, interpret, and apply age-related patient information Complete thorough Nursing Admission Databases and initial resident assessments; document assessment findings consistent with other providers Identify problems and nursing diagnoses by recognizing the impact of health problems on residents and families Perform duties as assigned and ensure quality resident care in both routine and emergent situations Impart educational knowledge to develop skills and enhance decision making by interacting with residents, family, staff, and community Organize and participate in care conferences as applicable; identify staff, resident, and family needs and develop plans for education or make appropriate referrals Develop and implement educational programs and learning aids in the department Provide discharge information and participate in in-services and educational programs as assigned Complete all mandatory training and competency checks Communicate with staff, residents, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team in a supportive, constructive, and positive manner Assist in the orientation of new staff, travelers, and students by sharing knowledge and experience Guide others in choosing nursing interventions, developing skills, and applying knowledge Follow and direct others to follow corporate, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures, and resident care standards Perform as Contact RN, leading assigned RNs, LPNs, and CNAs and accomplishing all assigned resident care and area support activities during the shift Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing action based on existing and potential resident problems Transcribe and note physician orders accurately; utilize past experience to provide a range of options for nursing care Initiate care plans using resident care standards and coordinate the plan with the healthcare team Write progress notes in the EHR and give shift reports according to area guidelines Attend and participate in at least 50% of departmental staff meetings and apply information presented Complete annual competencies, evaluation materials, and maintain certifications and licensure Comply with dress code and area and departmental scheduling guidelines Refer unresolved problems with patients, visitors, or co-workers to Nurse Manager or Administrative Manager for resolution Maintain familiarity and competency in mandatory state reporting guidelines and their time requirements When DON is not physically present, be willing to take the role of charge nurse for the long-term care unit Perform other duties as assigned Benefits for a Home Health: Salary: $99000.00 - $128000.00 Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team Referral Bonus up to $1,500 Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Origin Travel Nurses