HOME HEALTH Registered Nurse FT (13085)

Cullman Regional; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional in Cullman, AL is hiring a nurse for full-time home care responsibilities. The role includes evaluating patients, developing care plans, and acting as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers.

Candidates must have an Associate's degree in nursing, a current Alabama nursing license, and at least 2 years of hospital experience. Strong critical thinking and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must have current nursing license in the state of Alabama.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a hospital setting.
• Previous home care or hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and admit patients to home care and develop care plans.
• Act as case manager, making adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Provide on-call coverage for home care and hospice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nurse

Job Summary

• Evaluate and admit patients to home care; develop plan of care and provide care to patient according to plan.
• Act as case manager making necessary adjustments in the patient's plan of care related to symptom changes and changes in care needs.
• Review and plan patient care and or discharge during scheduled case conference meeting and document accordingly.
• Act as liaison for patient/caregiver with MD and community healthcare partners.
• Strive to lower cost of care through managing mileage, supplies and visit scheduling.
• Completes all documentation related to patient contact, assessments, SOC, and recerts.
• Resumption of care and discharge according to policy.
• Maintain understanding of current home care regulatory guidelines.
• Provide on-call coverage for both home care and hospice as assigned.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing and currently licensed by the state of Alabama required.

Experience

Minimal 2 years' experience in a hospital setting working in medsurg, critical care or ER. Previous home care or hospice experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Must exhibit strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently and make independent decisions.
• Must be flexible in scheduling.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize a schedule to meet patient needs.