Registered Nurse, Home Health, PRN

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Amberwell Health is seeking a Health at Home Registered Nurse to travel to patients' homes to administer home health and hospice services, helping individuals maintain independence and remain at home at end of life.

The ideal candidate will use sound clinical judgment, build rapport with patients and families, and advocate for patient comfort while coordinating with a multidisciplinary care team to implement the plan of care.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Active Unencumbered RN license in Kansas.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/BTLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document observations of patient condition.
• Complete evaluation, review medications, and obtain vital signs.
• Change dressings and assess wound healing progress.
• Educate patients and families on home health strategies and procedures.
• Coordinate with care team on progress of the plan of care.

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelors in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Location: Amberwell Downtown - Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 8 Hour Day

Job Category: Nursing - Hospital

Job Description

The Health at Home Registered Nurse is responsible for traveling to a patient’s home to administer home health and hospice services and helping patients maintain their independence or allow them to remain in their home at end of life. The right candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills that allow them to get to know their patients, build a rapport, and establish trust to provide high quality care while improving the patient’s quality of life and comfort. The home health/hospice nurse must be able to use sound clinical judgment to make decisions independently when required and accept direction and requests from patients. The home health/hospice nurse must be prepared to work in a variety of living environments and serve as an advocate for the patient.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document observations of patient condition
• Complete evaluation, review medications, and obtain vital signs
• Changing of dressings as ordered and assess wound/healing progress
• Provide education to patients and families on proper home health strategies and procedures
• Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary care team on progress related to the plan of care

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum Required Experience: N/A
• Preferred Experience: 2+ Years

Education

• Minimum Required Education: Associates in Nursing
• Preferred Education: Bachelors in Nursing

Licenses

• Minimum Required Licenses: Active Unencumbered RN-Kansas
• Preferred Licenses: N/A

Certifications

• Minimum Required Certifications: BLS
• Preferred Certifications: ACLS, BTLS