RN - Home Health

Details

Client Name

Medefis / UnityPoint at Home - Home Care Cedar Rapids

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Nursing

Profession

Specialty

Home Health

Job ID

28334556

Job Title

RN - Home Health

Weekly Pay

2356.27

Shift Details

Shift

8H Days

Scheduled Hours

Job Order Details

Start Date

09 / 05 / 2024

End Date

12 / 05 / 2024

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title : Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary :

A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, patient-centered nursing care to patients in their homes, focusing on promoting health, managing chronic conditions, and assisting with recovery or palliative care. The RN works independently or as part of a home healthcare team to deliver high-quality care while coordinating with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and social needs, to develop individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications, wound care, IV therapy, and other treatments as required.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, medication management, self-care, and disease prevention strategies.
• Monitor patients for changes in health status, responding to acute issues such as infections, medication reactions, or chronic condition exacerbations.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring continuity and improved health outcomes.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other specialized nursing interventions.
• Assist patients with mobility, self-care, and activities of daily living (ADLs) when necessary.
• Promote infection control and safety in the home setting to prevent complications.
• Document patient care, progress, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Advocate for patients by connecting them with community resources, support services, and medical professionals as needed.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses, injuries, or end-of-life care.
• Educate caregivers and family members on how to care for patients, ensuring proper techniques and safety practices.

Qualifications :

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Client Details

Address

600 Boyson Road NE

City

Cedar Rapids

State

Zip Code

52402