Registered Nurse PRN

Addus HomeCare; Silver (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing team in Silver City NM and surrounding areas. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team to meet patient needs.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of clinical or home health experience, with reliable transportation for community visits. Competitive benefits and supportive culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• State license to practice as an RN.
• One year of clinical experience; home health preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial patient and family assessment to determine home care needs.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessments and medical history reviews.
• Document findings in the clinical record and notify supervisor.
• Develop and revise the care plan with patient/family involvement.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the provider.
• Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team and discharge planning.

Skills

RN License

CPR Certification

Home Health Experience

Driver's License

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico Ambercare Homecare is looking for Registered Nurse to come join our rapidly growing team in Silver City NM PRNCoverage area Silver City & surrounding areasWe offer Great culture and team atmosphere401k retirement plan with a generous company matchMileage reimbursementEmployee Referral Program Merit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWorklife balance

What Youll Do

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses
• Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation
• Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor
• 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 provider
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act
• 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 Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary provider when necessary and at least every 60 days
• Communicates with all relevant providers regarding the patients needs and reports any changes in the patients condition; obtainsreceives orders as required
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
• At least one 1 year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing preferredHome health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification
• Must have reliable transportation current drivers license and appropriate automobile insurance