PRN Home Health RN Field Nurse

What You Will Do as a Home Health RN Filed Nurse

At Dignity Care Home Health, a Home Health RN Filed Nurse career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.

As a Home Health RN Filed Nurse you will You will build from resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities. Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)

Supervising and directing the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or the Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan

Developing patient education plans, as needed, and directing the LPN in implementing said plans

Creating and modifying the Home Health Aide care plan and supervising them via patient feedback and onsite interactions

Evaluating and revising plan of care as patient status and needs change

Using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis

Developing a plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative action.

Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician

Identifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementing prior to discharge of the patient

Acting as the Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload

Preparing clinical notes as needed and communicating with the physician regarding patient’s needs

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)

401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths

Career advancement opportunities

Schedule

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Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Active RN licensure

One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting

Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order