As a home health nurse, you may be responsible for:

• Assessing the patient’s physical, psychological, and social needs
• Developing an individualized care plan for each patient and providing care that is in accordance with the plan
• Teaching basic self-care skills to patients or their caregivers to help them manage chronic conditions at home
• Promoting a patient’s independence by providing daily care activities such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and cleaning the home
• Monitoring a patient’s physical and emotional progress or changes throughout treatment
• Meeting with family members to ensure that they have a clear understanding of the plan of care for their loved one
• Assisting with exercise programs and other therapies (physiotherapy, speech therapy, etc.)
• Assessing vital signs and taking blood samples to monitor the patient’s health
• Performing administrative duties such as updating physicians on patient progress

Job Types: Contract, PRN

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Medication administration: 1 year (Required)
• Blood sampling: 1 year (Required)
• Care plans: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Augustine, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: On the road