RN Home Health

Careringhealth; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K contributions

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Careringhealth is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse in Arlington, Virginia to manage and coordinate the care of clients in their homes. This role involves performing assessments, providing nursing care, and educating patients' families on procedures. Candidates must hold a current RN license, have two years of experience in an acute setting, and possess excellent communication skills. Benefits include flexible schedules, medical coverage, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute setting.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate care for assigned clients in their homes.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of clients and home environments.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care utilizing physician-approved care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Registered Nurse license

Graduate from an approved school of nursing

Job description

Overview

The PRN Registered Nurse manages and coordinates the care of assigned clients in the homes of clients by providing comprehensive skilled nursing services and referral for therapeutic services as needed in order to achieve maximum rehabilitation and recovery for the Agency's clients.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial and periodic comprehensive assessments of clients, caregivers, and home environments for admission to and continued service from the Agency to determine needs, effectiveness of care provided, and achievement of anticipated outcomes. Assessments may include OASIS items at appropriate time points.
• Accepts client admissions as assigned by Agency and weekend on-call assignments
• Provides comprehensive nursing care through the utilization of the home assessment, nursing diagnoses, and physician-approved care plans.
• Performs treatment(s) requiring specialized skills ordered by the physician.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports them to the VP of Clinical Services / Director of Professional Services and/or physician as appropriate.
• Notes changes in physical or emotional status of clients.
• Assesses nutritional needs and diet of clients as ordered by physician.
• Educated patients families on medication and procedures.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Registered Nurse license
• Is a graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Has a minimum of two years of experience in an acute setting that requires heart, lung, and physical assessments or has demonstrated ability or education in the same areas.
• Has current CPR certification.
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Is able to function with minimal supervision.
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for additional income with On Call and weekend visits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K and 401K contributions
• PTO
• Paid Holidays