CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC

**Benefits:** - 401(k) - Competitive salary - Flexible schedule **Job Title** Registered Nurse- Home Health **Position** Registered Nurse **Job Description Summary** Gives Report To: Director of Patient Care Services/Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services to improve quality life for the patient. **Roles & Responsibilities** - Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient to determine home care needs - Creates a plan of care which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions - Provide ongoing reassessments to regularly revise patients plan of care as patient’s status and needs change - Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis - Reports all changes in patient condition to clinical supervisor - Provides comprehensive assessment and nursing care based on nursing process - Determines and documents nursing diagnosis and interventions to meet patient needs - Develops an individualized plan of care using measurable goals with time frames for completion - Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the patient's physician, following the plan of care. - Supervises LVNs and CHHAs according to agency supervisory policies and procedures - Provides patient and family education regarding medication management, compliance and measures to prevent disease process exacerbation - Coordinates care with all care providers and ordering physician - Completes and submits clinical notes accurately and timely - Reports to physician and nursing supervisor any changes in patient condition and updates the plan of care as necessary - Ensures the patient has all appropriate medications and DME required to provide safe and effective patient care - Participates in QAPI programs and initiatives - Participates in professional development and skills training as required or needed - Attends monthly in-services - Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures - Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies **Qualifications** - Licensed Registered Nurse authorized to practice professional nursing in the state - Holds and maintains current CPR certification - Must have a valid and active driver’s license - Must have car insurance - Liability insurance is optional - Must have an automobile in good working condition - Must have at least one year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home health care, hospice or public health - Bachelor's degree in nursing is optional - Must have great interpersonal and communication skills - Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation - Must be capable of autonomous work with basic safety knowledge - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Compensation: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour