What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Home Health for New Madrid, Pemiscot & Dunklin Counties position at Visiting Nurse Association of SEMO?
Job Overview
The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is actively seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to enhance our VNA Home Health team, servicing the New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Dunklin Counties. With a celebrated 50-year legacy in the Home Health sector, we are committed to delivering exceptional care that positively impacts the lives of our patients. If you are eager to leverage your nursing expertise to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
VNA offers a structured 30-day preceptor/orientation training program designed to empower new hires through hands-on experience with seasoned Home Health Team Members. This initiative is not only focused on skill enhancement but also fosters an inclusive environment for professional integration and growth.
Company Culture And Values
As a non-profit organization, VNA Home Health is dedicated to creating a nurturing and collaborative work environment. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork and support, ensuring that every team member feels equipped to provide the highest standard of care.
Why Join Us
Joining the VNA Home Health team not only means contributing to a legacy of compassionate healthcare but also provides you with a platform for networking and professional development within a reputable organization. Your role will directly influence the well-being of patients in the comfort of their homes, aligning with our mission of restoring independence and enhancing quality of life.
Employment Type: Contractor
The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is actively seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to enhance our VNA Home Health team, servicing the New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Dunklin Counties. With a celebrated 50-year legacy in the Home Health sector, we are committed to delivering exceptional care that positively impacts the lives of our patients. If you are eager to leverage your nursing expertise to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient symptoms and responses to treatments
- Educate patients and caregivers on effective care practices
- Administer prescribed medications, including IV and injectable options
- Perform essential treatments, manage wounds, and provide ostomy care
- Communicate any changes in patient health to the attending physician
- Facilitate the restoration of patient independence through comprehensive care
- Proficient in conducting assessments of disease symptoms and treatment responses
- Ability to effectively educate patients and their caregivers
- Skilled in administering intravenous and injectable medications
- Experience in performing treatments, wound management, and ostomy care
- Strong communication skills to relay patient health changes to physicians
- Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Missouri
- A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting as a Registered Nurse
- Additional qualifications and responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.
VNA offers a structured 30-day preceptor/orientation training program designed to empower new hires through hands-on experience with seasoned Home Health Team Members. This initiative is not only focused on skill enhancement but also fosters an inclusive environment for professional integration and growth.
Company Culture And Values
As a non-profit organization, VNA Home Health is dedicated to creating a nurturing and collaborative work environment. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork and support, ensuring that every team member feels equipped to provide the highest standard of care.
Why Join Us
Joining the VNA Home Health team not only means contributing to a legacy of compassionate healthcare but also provides you with a platform for networking and professional development within a reputable organization. Your role will directly influence the well-being of patients in the comfort of their homes, aligning with our mission of restoring independence and enhancing quality of life.
Employment Type: Contractor
