Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Registered Nurses in Tennessee Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring RNs to provide in‑home healthcare services to help those who have served our country! Benefit from one‑on‑one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends. Hours Available for this location Days available: Monday - Sunday (12‑hour AM and PM shifts). ex 7AM‑7PM Essential Functions/Areas Of Accountability Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care. Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period. Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence. Act as client advocate. Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients. Collect objective and subjective client information. Analyze, report and record data. Validate, refine and modify data. Utilize all data to identify and document current healthcare needs of assigned clients. Collaborate with client, family or others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care. Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluate client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs: cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment. Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment. Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care. Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication. Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self‑administration. Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling. Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment. Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation. Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice: assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment. Teaching/counseling skills. Realistic and measurable goal setting. Evaluate client’s medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non‑compliance. Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural and spiritual differences. Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements. Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner. Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation. Coordinate services for the client as needed. Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments. Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers. Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures. Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations. Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment. Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety. Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care. Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices. Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable: consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care. Remain responsible for all delegated acts. Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations. Initiate and assist with delegated care. Participate in ongoing, professional self‑development: participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines. Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required. Identify needs for personal professional growth. Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identify the need for additional training. Perform other duties as assigned. Ideal Candidates will Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences. Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Qualifications Graduate of a state‑approved school of professional nursing. Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice. New graduate nurses are welcome to apply. Current CPR certification and TB test. Standard Rate: $40.00 - $42.50 Hourly Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr