Health Nurse/RN - Temp

Visit Nurse

Our Home Health department is looking for a temporary RN as a Visit Nurse. The Visit RN helps provide continuity of care by providing nursing visits for care of patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN. The Case Manager RN remains responsible for the overall planning and coordination of care for a caseload of patients. The Visit RN member of the interdisciplinary team provides nursing care to the patient in their place of residence as prescribed by the physician. This position must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the agency. The Visit RN keeps the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions, physician orders, and plans for the next visits. Individuals assigned to this role are expected to apply full working knowledge of nursing principles and practices. Demonstration of problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions in complex work situations under general supervision is required. An associate's degree is required, with a BSN preferred.

Job Title: Visit Nurse

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Home Health

Duration: 3 Month Temporary Assignment

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 8 Hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year recent experience in home health, acute or long-term care

License: Current Registered Nurse license

Certifications: Current BLS certification

Must-Have: Valid driver's license; proof of insurance on automobile used for work; reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences; driving record in compliance with standards; cell phone with activated voicemail; computer internet connectivity

Description: Our Home Health department is looking for a temporary RN as a Visit Nurse. The Visit RN helps provide continuity of care by providing nursing visits for care of patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN. The Case Manager RN remains responsible for the overall planning and coordination of care for a caseload of patients. The Visit RN member of the interdisciplinary team provides nursing care to the patient in their place of residence as prescribed by the physician. This position must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the agency. The Visit RN keeps the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions, physician orders, and plans for the next visits. Individuals assigned to this role are expected to apply full working knowledge of nursing principles and practices. Demonstration of problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions in complex work situations under general supervision is required. An associate's degree is required, with a BSN preferred.