Registered Nurse, Home Health

Job SummaryResponsible for collecting and analyzing patient data to formulate individualized care plans. Determines progress toward outcomes and coordinates care delivery. Promotes a safe practice environment and advocates mutual respect with patients, families, and healthcare providers.Essential Functions• Conducts in-home assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers.• Communicates significant clinical changes or findings to physicians and other healthcare practitioners involved in the plan of care.• Educates patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and preventative care.• Monitors vital signs, observes for changes in health condition, and provides wound care as needed.• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated patient care.• Maintains accurate and timely medical records and documentation.• Supervises and instructs home health aides and student nurses as directed.• Takes on-call responsibilities during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis.• Performs other duties as assigned.Education RequirementAssociate's degree in nursingBachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is preferredExperience Requirement0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant areaAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.All experience must be paid and in the same related field.Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.Certifications & LicensuresCurrent and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS)Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)K. Job-related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)O. Radiation: 1. NeverP. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/APhysical DemandsThis position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.Additional Job DescriptionsN/A