In-Home Community Health Nurse: Care & Coordination

Valley Health System; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription discount

Dental & Vision discount

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Lifestyle Fitness Center Membership

Job summary

Valley Health System in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Community Health Nurse to coordinate and deliver personalized skilled nursing care at patients' homes. You will assess health needs, develop care plans, provide wound care and catheter changes, and manage medications while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will monitor progress, educate patients and families, and connect individuals with community resources. A valid nursing license and CPR are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required.
• Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).
• Current and valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing customer needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, etc.).
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide personalized skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Assess patients’ health needs, develop and update individualized care plans.
• Provide skilled clinical services such as wound care, drain management, catheter changes, medication management, and other nursing treatments.
• Conduct case conferences with a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate services.
• Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, and home safety.
• Connect individuals with community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Clinical nursing

Home health care

Time management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Medical terminology

Electronic health records

Job description

Valley Health System in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Community Health Nurse to coordinate and deliver personalized skilled nursing care at patients' homes. You will assess health needs, develop care plans, provide wound care and catheter changes, and manage medications while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will monitor progress, educate patients and families, and connect individuals with community resources. A valid nursing license and CPR are required; BSN preferred.