Registered Nurse

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Nightingale Home Healthcare of Nevada Inc - Las Vegas, NV 89146Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $55.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareRegistered Nurse Home Care Nightingale Home Healthcareprovides patients with around the clock care and support. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, 3 weeks of PTO per year, one-on-one patient care, referral bonuses up to $500, and regular evaluations with annual merit increases. Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401K match after one year of employment. The RN's overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care and case management to an assigned caseload in the home setting in accordance with physician’s orders. This includes admission of patients for service and determining and developing a plan of care. Duties Include: Obtains medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member. Conducts a brief physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, ambulatory status, mental status, bowel and urinary regularity, appetite and type of diet. Interprets nursing services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning of care. Provides skilled care and maintains confidentiality of client’s situation, records and services provided according to HIPAA regulations. Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family. Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis. Develops, implements, participates in the nursing care plans and coordinates total patient care. Evaluates the patient’s condition and home situation, determine if the services of a LPN, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant will be required and the frequency of this situation. Obtains orders for paramedical services and submits referral to the Director of Clinical Services, i.e., physical therapy, medical social services, etc. Coordinates and supervises the care given by the LPN, Home Health Aide and/or Personal Care Attendant assigned to provide care to the patient. QualificationsQualifications Include: Licensed RN. OASIS and Wellsky (Kinser) experience strongly preferred. Med-surge and wound care experience preferred. Physical within 6 months prior to first patient contact. Current TB results (within last 12 months) and CPR Certification. Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile. Ability to attend 1/2/3-day orientation at our Las Vegas office. #J-18808-Ljbffr