Registered Nurse

Homecare Company Of Tennessee Llc; Maynardville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Homecare Company Of Tennessee Llc in Maynardville, TN is seeking a registered nurse to provide nursing services in patients' homes according to agency standards and applicable laws. You will ensure high-quality care and effective communication with clients and families in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include documenting in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements, coordinating with medical staff, and traveling 50-100 miles per day.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing and licensed as an RN in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in home health care or related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license and car with proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in patients' homes per agency standards and applicable laws.
• Ensure high quality and safe delivery of home health care services.
• Complete required documentation and communicate effectively with clients and families.
• Coordinate with medical staff and other health care team members.
• Drive to patient locations and manage caseload as assigned.

Skills

Home health care

Communication

Driver's license

Documentation

Education

Licensed RN in TN

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Provides nursing services in the patient’s home in accordance with agency standards and applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that patients receive the highest possible quality of care.DUTIES:Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services.Implements current nursing practice.Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.Promotes effective written/verbal communication.Gives accurate information to clients and client families regarding costs for home health care services.Provides information regarding equipment and supply needs of the home health care agency.Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.Participates in salary programs following approved home health care agency policies and procedures.Compiles home health agency policies and procedures.Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulatory agenciesPromotes education for home health care staff members.Promotes education for clients, client families, and the community.Participates in personal professional growth and development.Completes all required documentation in accordance with the standards of the agency, and regulatory requirements.Works effectively with the medical staff, other members of the health care team and administrative personnel. Maintains a cooperative working relationship.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing, currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of TennesseeTwo (2) years of experience in home health care or related health field. Car with required proof of insurance coverage and a Tennessee Driver’s licenseKnowledge of all types of home health equipment utilized by patients as well as forms and paperwork necessary for documentationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.Lift up to 50 to 75 pounds.Able to write up to 3 hours per day.Able to work in a stressful environment.Able to drive 50 to 100 miles per day.Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.