Home Health Nurse — Patient-Centered Care & Planning

Northern Counties Health Care Inc.; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Counties Health Care Inc. is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to计划 and direct home care and hospice services within Hardwick, VT. The role emphasizes community health education and coordinating patient care across families and homes.

The nurse will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, administer treatments, counsel families, and communicate with physicians regularly. On-call duties and supervision of aides may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1–2 years of acute care experience preferred.
• Current state licensure and CPR certification.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial patient and family assessment to determine home care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs and revises the plan of care.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family on nursing needs and care options.
• Keeps clinical notes and informs the physician at required review intervals.
• Participates in on-call and holiday duties; coordinates equipment and services.
• Instructs and supervises home health aides per regulations.

Skills

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Nursing skills

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Northern Counties Health Care Inc. is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to计划 and direct home care and hospice services within Hardwick, VT. The role emphasizes community health education and coordinating patient care across families and homes.

The nurse will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, administer treatments, counsel families, and communicate with physicians regularly. On-call duties and supervision of aides may be required.