Registered Nurse

Homecare Company Of Tennessee; Maynardville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Homecare Company Of Tennessee in Maynardville, TN seeks a Registered Nurse to provide in-home nursing services under agency standards and regulations.

You will coordinate care, educate clients and families, and collaborate with the healthcare team, with a focus on quality and safety. Candidates must have TN RN license, 2+ years home health experience, reliable vehicle, and up-to-date documentation.

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the State of Tennessee.
• At least 2 years in home health care or related field.
• Must have car with insurance and Tennessee driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health care services.
• Implement 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.
• Complies with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with medical staff and administrative personnel to maintain quality care.

Skills

RN license TN

Home health experience

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Location: Maynardville, TN 37807.

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 agencies.
• Promotes 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing, currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.
• Two (2) years of experience in home health care or related health field. Car with required proof of insurance coverage and a Tennessee Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of all types of home health equipment utilized by patients as well as forms and paperwork necessary for documentation.

PHYSICAL 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.