Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric & Adult Home Health | Private Duty Nursing

Team Select Home Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral Program

Paid, hands-on training

Weekly pay

Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities

Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Job summary

Team Select Home Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer skilled nursing care in patients' residences. The role involves developing individualized care plans and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure patient welfare. Ideal candidates should be licensed RNs with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with one year of nursing experience in home care preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical abilities to perform the described duties.

Responsibilities

• Administers skilled nursing care based on physician orders.
• Develops and implements individualized patient-centered care plans.
• Acts as an advocate for patient welfare and coordinates care.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing

Current nursing license in the practicing state

Job description

A Registered Nurse (RN) administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care per state Practice Act. In this role, you will report to the Director of Nursing (DON).

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develops, delivers/implements, revises, and evaluates individualized patient-centered care plans under the supervision of a physician

Provides case management to an assigned group of patients and ancillary staff

Understands and submits required data collection sets (OASIS, PAR, etc.) and other documentation as requested by the state and/or federal government and insurance payers within required timeframes

Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs per state and payor requirements

Acts as an advocate for patient welfare and coordinates care between patients, their families/caregivers and/or their authorized representative, the agency and other healthcare providers/facilities/outside agencies

Furnishes those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill according to competency level

Demonstrates problem solving abilities and positive interpersonal communication skills

Identifies care preferences of patients and verifies that interventions meet the patient’s needs and their goals of treatment

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures

Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries

Attends case conferences as assigned

Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs

Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs. Educates on the proper home health strategies and procedures utilizing community resources as applicable

Observes and reports patient symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition, responsible for medication reconciliation

Participates in in-service programs, supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as assigned

Administers medication per agency policy and physician orders

Provides written instructions for aides or other ancillary disciplines caring for the patient

Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition

Refers cases with physician’s orders to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker for those patients requiring their specialized skills

Understands and adheres to the Policy/Procedure, Best Practices, Infection Control Plan, EMS Plan and the Compliance Plan

Participates in clinical record/utilization review of medical records and quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) quarterly and as assigned. Reports/records all applicable infections, occurrences, and complaints

Submits documentation within 24 hours or per state requirements

Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee, and agency matters

Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned. When functioning as the on-call RN acts as the after-hours supervising nurse and makes nursing assessment and triage decisions under the guidance of the overall Clinical Supervisor as applicable

Immediately reports to Nursing Supervisor any patient incidents/variances or complaints

Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures

Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy

Reports all incomplete work assignments to Nursing Supervisor

Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments

Ensures that the following information/instruction is given in writing to the patient/caregiver/representative: Visit schedule with frequency of visits, complete Medication Profile, any treatments to be administered by agency staff (POC), any other pertinent instruction related to the patient’s care needs, and name and contact information of the agency’s Clinical Manager

Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

Average computer skills with competency in media communications

Must have the physical abilities to perform the described duties

Able to organize work procedures through time management, assume responsibility and effectively supervise ancillary disciplines per state requirements

Able to secure transportation and travel as required

Able to apply professional training to critically think through patient needs, follow physician’s orders and produce accurate records of nursing activity within agency guidelines

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

Able to meet all health requirements for clearances and also for current CPR

Able to maintain licensure and continuing education as applicable

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing

One (1) year nursing experience and home care (preferred)

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral Program

Paid, hands-on training

Weekly pay

Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities

Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00 / hour

We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Don’t wait- Apply Today!

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.