What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Nurse RN (Admissions) - New Haven Territory position at Family Care Visiting Nurse?
Registered Nurse - Admissions (Full-time)
The Registered Nurse Admission Nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services. He/She is an experienced nurse with an emphasis on home health or community health education. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the individual and their family within the home setting. The Registered Nurse Case Manager respects and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Family Care Visiting Nurse.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Admits to appropriate level of service/ care.
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
Communication
- Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports and changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
- Teaches the patient and family/ caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate
Position Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing,
- One year of home health care experience.
- At least 6 months of recent experience working as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.
- Current licensure in State and valid driver’s license.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Excellent Benefits:
- $15,000 Sign On Bonus
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life/Disability
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $50 - $55