Registered Nurse (Denton)

Excelin Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Irving, TX to plan, organize, and direct home health services within the community setting. The RN will assess patients and families, develop a care plan, and coordinate services with physicians and other professionals.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, ongoing re-evaluations, medication administration, and discharge planning. Strong communication and counseling skills are required to support patients and families in their homes.

Qualifications

• RN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Graduate of NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile and current insurance.
• Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one in public health or home care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs and updates the plan of care.
• Initiates the plan of care and revises as patient status changes.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Identifies discharge planning needs and coordinates care before discharge.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Self-directed

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritize workload

Supervision of aides

Education

RN license

NLN-accredited nursing program

Job description

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Registered Nurse (Denton)

Full Time Clinical Nursing Irving, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1940

Job Title/Position:Registered Nurse (RN)

Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical Director

Position Summary:

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication:

• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties:

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is

5. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

2. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per

3. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

5. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and

equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.