What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel nurse position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Job Title: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, patient-centered nursing care to patients in their homes, focusing on promoting health, managing chronic conditions, and assisting with recovery or palliative care.
The RN works independently or as part of a home healthcare team to deliver high-quality care while coordinating with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform 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, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams 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.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses, injuries, or end-of-life care.
- 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.
