Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
We are looking to hire for dedicated, kindhearted, knowledgeable Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team! We are an established Medicare-certified home health agency in the Valley that has been in business for over 15 years. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional in-home care to patients with various insurance plans, including Veterans. We value our staff and work on a platform of open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect. We have a proven track record for success and treating our staff right. Job Description: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct care to patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. The Registered Nurse assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients/clients. Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) or other assessments as appropriate to the patient. Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care; discusses with patient’s physician. Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Refers to other services as needed. Furnishes and coordinates those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs. Counsels the patient/client and their family in meeting nursing and related needs. Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA). Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Supervises, teaches and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Assigns home health aides to specific patients. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients. Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients/clients and their families as assigned. Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals. Full time and Part time available Qualifications: Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license Current Driver’s License CPR/BLS Card Fingerprint Clearance Card One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.