Home Care RN - Full-time

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking an Home Care RN to provide patient-centered nursing care in a home setting. The role operates 80 hours bi-weekly, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with On Call and Holiday Rotation to support patient needs.

The Home Care program has introduced a new hourly pay structure with shift differentials for weekend and off-shift work, and emphasizes productivity while maintaining high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.
• Uses nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and prioritize treatment; documents changes in patient status.
• Provides initial assessments and reassessments per organizational standards and documents accordingly.
• Anticipates changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
• Develops an individualized plan of care using nursing diagnoses with input from family, caregivers and other disciplines.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance to meet patient needs.
• Participates in development and updates of standards of care.
• Implements plans of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient responses clearly and timely.
• Keeps patient and family updated on status and changes in plan of care.
• Demonstrates flexibility in staff assignments and workload to meet patient care demands.
• Evaluates nursing care tools and equipment; reviews and modifies interventions as needed.

Job description

The Home Care RN position will work 80 hours bi-weekly, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. On Call and Holiday Rotation
Frederick Health’s Home Care Has Exciting Things Happening. Be Part Of The Dynamic Changes Taking Place And Work With a Diverse Healthcare Team Committed To Providing The Highest Quality Care To Our Community. Frederick Health Values The Knowledge, Skill And Time The Home Care Team Dedicates To Our Patients, And Recognizes This By:

• Providing a new hourly pay structure that replaces a per visit rate. RNs and LPNs are paid for their time and receive applicable shift differential for weekend, holiday, or off shift work.
• Established a productivity rate to ensure you spend more quality time with your patients.
• Home Care staff participate in organizational and unit based committees/councils. Nurses are encouraged to share in the decision making process that affects the care delivery model and patient outcomes
  

Frederick Health values the safety of all our staff. All Home Care staff receive safety training specific to the Home Environment of Care as part of orientation in addition to receiving a personal safety alert device.

Job Summary

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.
Independently provides patient care using the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties necessary that supports effective patient care. Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Functions within the limits of the State and Federal licensing, regulatory bodies and hospital policies.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.
• Uses knowledge and experience in identifying patient needs and prioritizing treatment. Recognizes and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
• Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards for Assessment of Patients and Nursing Assessment and documents according to policy.
• Anticipates potential changes in patient’s condition and responds appropriately.
• Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
• Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.
• Initiates individualized plan of care using nursing diagnosis based on identified patient needs and includes all available resources, e.g., family, caregivers, other disciplines and community agencies.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance when necessary in order to meet the needs of individual patients.
• Actively participates in development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
• Implements plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies in accordance with all appropriate standards.
• Completely and accurately implements and documents nursing interventions and patient response. Communicates pertinent information to patient and members of the health care team in a concise and timely manner utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Assures that the patient/family are updated regarding the status of the patient and any changes in the patient or plan of care as they evolve.
• Demonstrates flexibility in giving and receiving patient assignments on the department and hospital-wide based on skill mix of the staff available and patient care demands.
• Evaluates nursing care, which includes tools and equipment related to patient care.
• Reviews, evaluates and documents effectiveness of interventions, making modifications as needed on the plan of care.