RN (Registered Nurse)

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, no weekends required

Company: Southwest General Home Care

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The RN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The RN is accountable for completing timely, accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The RN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician

Observes and monitors patient conditions

Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change

Administers medication as prescribed by the physician

Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients

Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable

Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges

Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage

Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care

Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions

Listens to patient and family members

Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs

Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care

Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs

Communicates with the LPNs and Aides on supervisory visit results

Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

Maintains active RN license in state of employment

Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal

Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences

Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company

Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.

Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.

Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.

Fulfills RN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired.

Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.

Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.

Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.

Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

Detail-oriented and observant.

Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely

Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.