What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Specialist position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Job Summary
A skilled Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides expert patient-centered care to individuals in their homes, focusing on promoting health and managing chronic conditions. The RN works independently or collaborates with a home healthcare team to deliver high-quality care while coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct 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 and specialists 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.
- Educate caregivers and family members on how to care for patients, ensuring proper techniques and safety practices.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Home Health Nurse Certification (HHNC) preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in home health care.
About Us
At Wellspring Nurse Source, we pride ourselves on being nurse-owned and operated. This means that we genuinely understand your needs and are committed to supporting you throughout your travel nursing journey. Our dedicated Clinician Success Team is always available to assist with everything from onboarding and payroll to clinical support.
