FT Home Health Registered Nurse (Covering Bastrop/South Austin) (SIGN ON 15k)

15k Sign On paid out in two increments. One at a year, second at two years from hire. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.

Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing needs.