PRN Registered Nurse for Home Health Agency

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the home environment and determining the needs of clients. They record the health needs of the client and initiate Nursing or Care Aide's Care Plan and associated paperwork, in accordance with Agency policy. The RN evaluates the effects of the care given and regularly re-evaluates the client's nursing needs. They also evaluate and revise the Care Plan as necessary. The RN makes referrals to other agencies or services as needed and coordinates the care of all assigned clients. They prepare written instructions for the Care Aide and supervise them in the home. The RN instructs Care Aides in the proper use of practices, procedures, and equipment. They participate in in-service training programs and staff meetings and serve as liaisons between clients and other healthcare professionals. The RN teaches, counsels, and demonstrates skills to clients and their families. They administer medications, monitor clients, and instruct clients on appropriate home care. The RN provides services based on the physician's orders, such as urinary catheter insertion and care, venipuncture and administration of IV fluids or medications, and changing dressings. They also initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and counsel the client and their family in meeting nursing and related needs. The RN acts as the coordinator of the healthcare team and provides reports to the client's physician when the client's condition changes or there are deviations from the Care Plan. They also prepare clinical and progress notes on the relevant and specialized nursing services they provide.