Registered Nurse

Job Location: Maynardville, TN 37807. POSITION SUMMARY Provides nursing services in the patient’s home in accordance with agency standards and applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that patients receive the highest possible quality of care. DUTIES Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services. Implements current nursing practice. Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary. Promotes effective written/verbal communication. Gives accurate information to clients and client families regarding costs for home health care services. Provides information regarding equipment and supply needs of the home health care agency. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. Participates in salary programs following approved home health care agency policies and procedures. Compiles home health agency policies and procedures. Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies. Promotes education for home health care staff members. Promotes education for clients, client families, and the community. Participates in personal professional growth and development. Completes all required documentation in accordance with the standards of the agency, and regulatory requirements. Works effectively with the medical staff, other members of the health care team and administrative personnel. Maintains a cooperative working relationship. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing, currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Two (2) years of experience in home health care or related health field. Car with required proof of insurance coverage and a Tennessee Driver’s license. Knowledge of all types of home health equipment utilized by patients as well as forms and paperwork necessary for documentation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day. Lift up to 50 to 75 pounds. Able to write up to 3 hours per day. Able to work in a stressful environment. Able to drive 50 to 100 miles per day. Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public. #J-18808-Ljbffr