Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
We are seeking a Home Health Care Nurse to join our team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients. We are a non medicare agency servicing private insurance, managed care, and workers comp.
We have per diem, part time needs in the following areas Seminole County (East Orlando, oviedo, Chuluota) Orange County, Osceola County
Responsibilities:
Administer intermittent nursing care to clients in their home with various types of diagnosis
Assess post operative patients, perform dressing changes, wound care, provide post op education and monitoring
Perform incision care and post operative education hip, knee replacements, and ortho trauma
Administer IV infusion and provide education to pt/cg regarding self administration of IV meds
Perform venipuncture, IV access placement (peripheral), change Central line dressings and lab draws
Administer specialy infusions IVIG, Remicaide, enzyme replacements, etc
Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior to MD
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 EMR (Kinnser)
Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
Qualifications:
Previous experience in nursing RN license
Strong assessment skills and troubleshooting
Ability to build rapport with patients
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Peripheral IV skills "willing to train"
Reliable car