Home Health Care Registered Nurse For Weekends

The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services.

Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.

We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!

Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays

Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid term life insurance

403b retirement plan with company match after one year

Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic

Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Several local and national discounts

**THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS**

(Must have two years of home health experience to qualify. The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is seeking a Weekend Admissions RN to assume responsibility for providing skilled nursing care and health teaching to patients and their significant others in the home setting.

Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Conducts physical assessment and history to determine health problems and determines intervention required. Develops Plans of Care, conducts initial assessments, follows a care plan which addresses problems requiring intervention.

Assesses patient and family for appropriateness of and acceptance for home care. Serves on agency committees as requested.

Assists in orientation of new staff nurses. Provides supervision to Home Health Aides and prepares their assignments. Participates in community health projects.

Maintains clinical records according to agency, State and Federal guidelines. Understands medico-legal implications of records and recordings.

Refers to other resources within the agency and to appropriate other community agencies as needed. Recognizes families' abilities, limitations, and stresses, and helps them cope with their changing roles.

Assists with flow of communication from weekend staff to weekday staff.

Works one summer and 1 winter holiday each year.

Manages on-call duties as part of the primary care model to best serve clients.

Participate and support the VNA Disaster Emergency Plans, including updating contact information for agency, manager and department. Participate in department debrief of incidents and help identify corrective actions if necessary.

Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Florida. Minimum of one year full-time experience in a Medicare home health environment. This position requires screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.