Registered Nurse - Home Care

Registered Nurse License for the state of Maryland Current BLS for Healthcare Providers Prior experience in home care preferred, positive attitude a must! 2-3 years as a Registered Nurse 2-3 years acute care setting experience 2-3 years Home Care setting experience Vital Sign Home Care, licensed home care provider in the state of Maryland serving Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and Howard County areas. At Vital Sign Home Care our committed staff provides individuals with health care and health related services in their own homes. As a result, many people can lead healthier, happier more independent lives. Position Summary: Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients following established standards and practices in the home setting. Functions as primary clinical liaison between patients and physicians. Essential Functions: Completes the admission process appropriately for care services per regulatory standards and per the policies and procedures of Vital Sign Home Care. Completes thorough and accurate Clear Care data and plan of care. Performs initial and ongoing assessment of physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of patients in the home setting. Develops therapeutic nursing interventions to meet patient's individual goals and determines the need for additional care services. Provides supervision for Certified Nursing Assistant as appropriate per the policies of Vital Sign Home Care and the Maryland regulatory agency. Job Type: Medical Specialty: Home Health Schedule: Full/Part Time: Education: Associate/BSN Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities Maintain accurate patient medical records Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members Qualifications: Previous experience in nursing Familiarity with medical software and equipment Ability to build rapport with patients Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks. This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment.