RN Home Health

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for additional income

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K and contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A healthcare agency in Washington, DC is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to conduct comprehensive assessments, provide nursing care, and educate patients' families. Candidates must have a current RN license, CPR certification, and at least two years of experience in an acute setting. Ideal for proactive individuals with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Opportunities for additional income and benefits such as medical coverage, 401K, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Registered Nurse license.
• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years in an acute setting requiring assessments.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Able to function with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Able to employ critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive assessments of clients and caregivers.
• Accepts client admissions and weekend on-call assignments.
• Provides comprehensive nursing care based on assessments.
• Performs treatments requiring specialized skills as ordered.
• Observes and reports signs and symptoms to appropriate personnel.
• Notes changes in physical or emotional status.
• Assesses nutritional needs and diet as ordered.
• Educates patients' families on medication and procedures.

Job description

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• 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.