What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Home Health Nurse position at MJM Home Health Inc?
MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE AT LEAST 7 PATIENT VISITS A WEEK****
Job Summary: The Home Health Nurse is a key part of the clinical care team who will provide care under supervision of a Nursing Manager(As instructed by ordering Physician) in performing skilled nursing tasks that teach and help patients (and family members) improve wellness for themselves at home.
Task/Duties:
- Adheres to the Nursing Practice when providing patient care
- Conducts comprehensive physical assessments and obtains medical histories on patients in the home setting
- Develops nursing diagnoses and plans of care according to individual patient assessments and health care needs
- Educates patients and families according to the plan of care
- Identifies when patient goals are achieved; identifies and acts to resolve any barriers to goal achievement
- Identifies changes in the patient condition and informs the physician and other appropriate patient caregivers
- Uses effective communication techniques with patients and families
- Continually re-evaluates and updates the plan of care
- Functions as a case manager in coordinating care between all disciplines
- Contacts physicians to obtain new orders
- Communicates clinical information to the Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor at start of care and periodically throughout the certification period with changes in patient condition and discharge plans
- Completes and submits documentation according to agency regulations
- Maintains high standards and provides high quality, culturally competent nursing care
- Respects the patient’s privacy and property
- Uses correct body mechanics when providing care to prevent injury to self and patient
- Proficient in wound care/wound vac
- Uses effective time management skills
- Conserves agency resources as appropriate
*Coverage Area: Joliet, Romeoville, Bollingbrook, Willmington, Shorewood
Qualifications:
- Successful completion Nursing program ADN or BSN(Preferred)
- Current Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse
- Willing to travel (Patient visits at home)
- Prior home health experience preferred
Required experience:
- Current Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse: 2 years
- A minimum of 1 year Home Health experience
Documentation software:Allscripts(Now Netsmart) IPAD
Job Type:Available: Full-time, Par-time & Per Diem
Per Diem: $48 - $80
Job Type: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $55 - $75