Home Health RN PRN Flagler

Nurse on Call, part of the Brookdale family; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nurse on Call, part of the Brookdale family, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to cover Flagler County in home health. The RN will provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with physician orders.

Key duties include completing OASIS and visit documentation, developing and updating the Plan of Care, supervising aides, and participating in care conferences.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in good standing for the state.
• BSN preferred.
• One year experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting required.

Responsabilidades

• Assess home health patients' physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.
• Complete OASIS assessments and visit paperwork per agency policy.
• Communicate significant findings to the Home Health Director and physician; document appropriately.
• Identify and report problems, adverse reactions or complications; involve other disciplines as needed.
• Develop and implement the Plan of Care in coordination with the physician and patient/family.
• Supervise home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and quality improvement processes.
• Receive referrals and notify agency staff in a timely manner.
• Ensure continuity of care and adherence to infection control standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency coverage.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency.

Conocimientos

Home health nursing

OASIS

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Plan of Care development

Educación

RN license

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

Contact information

• Name cheryl connelly Brown

Description

The RN will cover Flagler County
Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home.
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and
achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and
under the supervision of the Home Health Director.

Essential Functions

• 1. Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as
  evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site
  evaluations.
• 2. Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes
  accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other
  interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver.
• 3. Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Home Health Director and
  physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions.
• 4. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse
  reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening
  situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of
  the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician.
• 5. Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and
  continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with
  the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term
  goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes.
• 6. Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and
  continuity of services provided.
• 7. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement
  processes.
• 8. Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when
  needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis.
• 9. Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient
  care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s
  policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards
  per agency policy.
• 10. Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.
• 11. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve
  nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional
  conferences and professional organizations.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by his her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse in good standing for the state. BSN preferred. One year experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting required. Acute care and home care