Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Looking for Home Health RN's & LPN's immediately!!!! A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in a home setting, ensuring quality healthcare services while promoting independence and well-being. The RN works closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate patients’ medical needs, conditions, and environments. • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals. • Administer medications, wound care, and other prescribed treatments. • Monitor patients’ progress and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes. • Educate patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and self-care strategies. • Coordinate with therapists, social workers, and other caregivers to ensure comprehensive patient care. • Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures. • Respond to emergency situations and provide critical nursing interventions as needed. Job Requirements: Education & Licensing: • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (ADN/BSN) from an accredited program. • BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPR certification (ACLS may be required for some roles). Experience: • Previous experience in home health, hospice, or acute care (preferred but not always required). • Strong ability to work independently and make critical decisions in a home setting. • Experience with wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, and chronic disease management is a plus. Skills & Competencies: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong patient relationships. • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple patient visits per day. • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) documentation. • Ability to lift, move, or assist patients as needed. • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.