Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health-Per-Visit - Multiple Locations

Case Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Upon joining our Home Health team, each teammate is assigned a specific territory following their offer and orientation. We strive to align assignments with individual preferences whenever possible, and we have a clear process in place for teammates to request a different territory as new opportunities arise.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Registered Nurse's primary function is to plan, provide, supervise, and coordinate care to patients with an array of injuries, diseases, and compromised health states. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes so that the stated goals and objectives of the agency can be achieved. The nurse works with minimum daily supervision or support while performing interdependent practice in the field.

Essential Job Functions

• Requires operation of a vehicle for our organization.
• Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current driver's license.
• Must be insurable under our organization's vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.
• Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing.
• Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supervises care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire.
• All other RNs must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Nursing- SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): or compact RN state licensing board.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Work Experience

• One (1) year of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Home health experience is desired.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Intermittent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take calls and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Ability to read and comprehend. Possible exposure to unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirement s for each physical demand and work position below. ?

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role. Please identify ALL additional physical requirements/hazards.

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

A cuity near

____ Not applicable to this position

Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

Skill s

• Demonstrates comprehensive physical assessment skills.
• Demonstrates ability to implement the nursing process and principles of teaching and learning. Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques.
• Specialty Areas: Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area, i.e., IV Therapy, Pediatrics, etc.
• Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice .

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Home Health Services - Skilled Nursing -