RN-PRN (LAMESA, TEXAS)

Job description

AMERICAN STAR HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE, INC. strives to provide the highest possible quality of healthcare services to the abode of our patients. With our team of multidisciplinary professionals, we ensure the safety, comfort, and health of the individuals we serve. Our services are attuned to the unique needs of our patients. This medical care is provided, so your loved ones may stay secured, comfortable, and healthy in the comforts of their homes and prevent hospitalization and other risks of complications. Along with our highly successful home health services (we received the Best Home Health Agency award 2021 by the Lubbock Avalanche Journal), or hospice care team is available around the clock to maximize your loved one’s peace and comfort at home. We also offer respite care to families, so their primary caregivers can take a break or address more pressing matters.

Currently, we are looking for a PRN FIELD REGISTERED NURSE (RN) for to provide Home Health Care and Hospice Care for LEVELLAND(Texas) & areas around. We cover a radius of 60 miles around Lubbock (South, East & West locations). The pay is $35 - $80 per visit NOT per hour (depending upon the nature of the patient visit). HOSPICE experience is a must.

DUTIES OF POSITION

Providing home health and hospice care in the field to our patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

1. Is responsible for providing the required care for home health & hospice care patients in the field.

• The RN is responsible for patient's Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Re-certification, Discharge, and so on visits.
• A “Visit” is considered completed ONLY when the RN completest the patient chart and submits it in the EMR within the required time-frame

2. Ensures that an appropriate health care professional performs an assessment of a patient's needs and a reassessment when there is a significant health status change in the patient's condition, at the physician's request or after hospital discharge

3. Consults with supervisors and staff individually or in groups, regarding patients or families, special programs or service programs

4. Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and families

5. Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication

06. Directs clinical staff, if need be, in performance of their duties

07. Coordinates with other program areas and senior management as appropriate according to the organizational structure

08. Collaborates in the development of an effective and efficient client care documentation system including statistical compilation and analysis relative to cost and staff service delivery

09. Coordinates with continuous Quality Improvement Committee the timely implementation of corrective action plans and controls

10. Establishes personal goals and objectives for advancement

11. Performs other duties as assigned by the company

JOB CONDITIONS

I. Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines.

2. It requires minimal lifting' of office records and printouts.

3. It is primarily a desk job which essentially involves sitting, standing, stooping and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication.

4. Travel is required – within the 60-miles radius.

5. Hearing, eyesight (must be able to read 12 point and larger type) and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a Physicals assessment of the client's condition and to perform and demonstrate client care:

6. The ability to access clients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.

7. The abilitv to communicate well, both verballv and in writing' is required.

8. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, each and move client weight up to 50 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

The job requires the ability to utilize a PC, calculator, multi-line telephone and other related office equipment.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all patient medical records and client financial account & personnel records and company financial records, which may be discussed with all management staff, including the leadership as well as outside government agencies

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a Registered Nurse actively licensed in the state of Teas

2. A Bachelor's degree is preferred

3. Must have at least one year of experience in home health care and/or hospice care

4. The RN must be willing to take patients within LAMESA and around.

COVID-19 considerations:

Masks and proper PPE protocol is always followed. Gloves, sanitizers are being utilized in the highest qualitative manner.

Pay: $35.00 - $80.00 PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Clinic
• Hospital
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Pay: $35.00 - $80.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Ability to Commute:

• Lamesa, TX 79331 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lamesa, TX 79331: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $80