Registered Nurse - Weekends PRN

Essential Functions

Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient’s needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points. Develop/initiate/revise the plan of care as necessary and initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Provide those services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills.

Provide skilled nursing care to patients utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA) Coordinate patient care, make necessary referrals, report to physician/other staff members changes in patient needs, evaluate outcomes of care and plan for discharge from service. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor. Provide effective communication/counseling to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals in meeting nursing and other needs.

Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Supervise and provide clinical direction to HHA/LVN providing services. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth by participating in in-service programs and competency.

Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies. Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.

A qualified Registered Nurse will possess

Good organizational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task and accomplish multiple goals simultaneously Professional demeanor and appearance Excellent customer relations skills Meets health requirements of Texas Competency to carry out any skilled procedure that the physician orders that is within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act

Experience Needed for the Registered Nurse

• Must be a registered nurse (RN) licensed in Texas (Required)
• One year of RN experience (Required)
• Adult home health experience (Preferred)
• HomeCare HomeBase experience (Preferred)
• OASIS experience (Preferred)

Aviator Home Health is one of the fastest growing companies in the DFW. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care which is made possible by our highly skilled, talented and caring Aviator staff! We love our employees, and we understand that we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.