What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health RN position at Midas Research?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses the physical, psychological, and social dimensions and the educational needs of the patient on admission and completes a written assessment within the time frame designated by the type of patient.
- Identifies patient needs and formulates a written care plan based on the assessment of the patient. Care plan is initiated within 24 hours of admission.
- Plan of care is implemented and documentation of effectiveness is reflected in the medical record. Revises/updates the plan as necessary or at least every 24 hours. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; and answering questions.
- Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Protects patients and other employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Maintains continuity of care among nursing teams and physicians by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient needs.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and participating in team problem-solving methods.
- Utilizes leadership skills through delegation to, communicate with, and evaluate team members.
- Recognizes changes in status of the patient and provides appropriate intervention and documentation.
- Provides ongoing patient and family education based on daily assessment of disease process, care requirements, and expected recovery.
- Prioritizes care based on individual patient needs.
At Memorial Healthcare you will enjoy these and many other benefits:
- A short 15-minute drive from I-69/Perry exit
- Competitive wages, salaries and benefit packages including 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and more
- Patient-centered work environment
- Tickets At Work (discounted venue tickets)
- Free parking
- Discounts at hospital Café, Gift Shop and area businesses
- Employee recognition programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- High levels of employee, leadership and physician engagement
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $31.91 - $45.94 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Experience:
- Home Health: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $32 - $46
