Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Job description Registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing with preferred one (1) year of home health experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Patient Care - Completes an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). - Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. - Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. - Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. - Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. - Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. - Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required. SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE Flexible schedule. You determine how much you work and how your days are structured. You set your own schedule. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN Benefits: Dental Insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Travel reimbursement Vision insurance Physical setting: JCAHO accredited facility Outpatient Standard shift: Day shift Supplemental schedule: Holidays On call Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability License/Certification: RN (Preferred) Work Location: On the road