Nurse (Health Care)

Registered Nurse Opportunity in Tennessee
Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring RN's 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.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 8 hour Dayshifts

Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing.
Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice
New graduate nurses are welcome to apply!
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
Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients:
Analyze, report and record data
Validate, refine and modify data
Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients
Collaborate with client, family/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.
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
Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
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
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
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
Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care
Initiate and assist with delegated care
Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required
Identify needs for personal professional growth
Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training
Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!)
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
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!
To apply for this unique opportunity and to learn more about the community we service, please apply today!
Standard Rate: $40.00 - $42.50 Hourly