RN - Home Health

Cynet Health; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for home health in Ogden, Utah. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for adult and pediatric patients in their home setting, working autonomously with coordination from the health team.

The role requires a current RN license, BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. The position is a 13-week contract with a 4x10 day shift schedule and 10 hours per shift.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in state of practice
• BLS certification for healthcare providers
• Current driver's license with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan individualized home care for adults and pediatrics.
• Coordinate and delegate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Implement care per plan while maintaining adherence to policies and regulations.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and revise the plan as needed.
• Electronically transfer patient files to the office at least twice daily.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Patient file transfer

Education

ASN or nursing diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

RN - Home Health

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Homecare

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 4x10 Day

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred

License: Current RN License in state of practice

Certifications: Current BLS Certification for healthcare providers

Must-Have: Current driver's license, insured and reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record

Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) with Homecare is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of adult and pediatric patients and their families in their home setting.The RN provides the best clinical practice in an environment of caring and healing while working autonomously in the home.Utilizing the nursing process, care is delivered in compliance with policies and procedures as well as legal and regulatory standards.The staff RN uses technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, and others.

Plan:Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care.Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop the plan of care including needed education.Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.

Implement:Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.Provides or delegates care consistent with the plan of care and guidelines.Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery by effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.

Evaluate:Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction.Revises the plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.

Professionalism:Promotes the nursing profession and participates in the development of others.Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within the scope of licensure, provides accurate and timely documentation, and understands the legal implications of care delivery.

Transfer of Patient Files:Electronically transfers patient files to the office at least twice daily.

Skills:Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Basic computer skills.Ability to transfer patients independently.Ability to commute to the office at least twice daily to electronically transfer patient files or have access to the Internet for electronically transferring patient files.

Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.Expected to lift and utilize a full range of movement to transfer patients.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.Need to ascend and descend stairs or uneven surfaces to access patients.Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs.

Preferred Skills and Experience:Two years working as an RN.Previous experience in an acute care, home health, or hospice setting.

Education:Required Education: ASN or nursing diploma.Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.

Preferred Certifications and Licensure:N/A