What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Home Health position at All County Home Health and Hospice?
All County Home Health and Hospice - RN Home Health
Are you a highly skilled and motivated RN looking for an immediate opportunity in the healthcare industry? Do you have a passion for providing quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you!
All County Home Health and Hospice is seeking a talented RN Home Health to join our dynamic team. As an RN Home Health, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive home care services to patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients by helping them achieve their goals for staying safely at home.
Overview:
The home health registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and initiate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s)
- Provide preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as ordered by the physician
- Offer patient, caregiver, and family counseling
- Deliver patient and caregiver education
- Prepare clinical notes and communicate with the physician and other healthcare practitioners
- Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to patient discharge
Communication:
- Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician as necessary
- Communicate with the physician regarding the patient's needs and report any changes in the patient's condition
- Coordinate care plan with community health-related persons
Additional Duties:
- Participate in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
- Ensure availability of necessary equipment and services
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every two weeks
- Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed
Job Requirements:
- Graduated from an approved school of nursing and licensed in the state of practice
- Minimum of two years of experience, with at least one year in public health or home care nursing preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
- No management experience required, responsible for supervising home health aides
- Able to perform required nursing skills, including lifting, positioning, and transferring patients
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k matching
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
Location: San Antonio Area
If you are a talented RN with a passion for providing exceptional home health care, we encourage you to apply now! Join our team at All County Home Health and Hospice and embark on a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others.
When you join All County Home Health and Hospice, you become part of a team who is embracing a leading post-acute care model. You will be able to work in an environment where you are providing measurable outcomes that physicians, patients and their families care about and must achieve to meet their goals for staying safely at home.
