Registered Nurse – Home Care

Jobtailor

Mesa (AZ)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 94,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess patient needs across physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental and discharge planning domains. You will review history, coordinate with the health care team, and ensure timely completion of assessments and plans of care.

The role emphasizes care planning, implementation and documentation, with ongoing evaluation to adjust plans based on patient response and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice.
BLS certification is required
Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired
Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations
Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting
Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license
Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained
Employees working in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Review patient history and physical with patient/family and ensure completion within the appropriate timeframe.
Review information obtained by other health care team members.
Review diagnostics and laboratory data; report abnormal results to physician and caregivers.
Complete assessment and reassessments according to patient needs and policy.
Formulate a plan of care including discharge planning using data and input from patient, family and health team.
Initiate a plan of care based on patient-specific needs and medical plan of care.
Implement the plan through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the health care team.
Provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies, standards and regulations.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care and revise the plan as needed.
Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Clinical Documentation

Patient Care Coordination

Discharge Planning

Evaluation of Patient Response

Laboratory Data Review

Regulatory Compliance

Team Delegation

Patient Education

Interpersonal Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe
Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members
Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers
Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy
Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input
Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care
Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team
Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements
Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed
Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

Requirements

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice
BLS certification is required
Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired
Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations
Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting
Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license
Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained
Employees working in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and implementation in compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. Proficient in evaluating patient responses and adjusting care plans based on clinical needs and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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