What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nurse Specialist position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Job Description
A skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) is sought after to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes. This role involves working independently or as part of a home healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care while coordinating with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments 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.
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 is essential.
