Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health - FT

Administer nursing care for clients in their residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring agency. Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health clients. Regularly reevaluate the client's nursing needs and evaluate the outcomes of care.

Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care (POC) as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Apply the concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA).

Coordinate services and inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the client's condition and needs. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to other nursing personnel (LVN/LPN, HHA, CNA, etc).

Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and their families as assigned. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.