Traveling Home Health Nurse (RN)

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health at Home is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and perform interdisciplinary care across patient homes, CB RFs, assisted living locations, and more. You will assess conditions, contribute to the plan of care, and travel to patient locations to support care delivery under physician direction.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, collaboration with physicians, and comprehensive patient assessments to meet regulatory standards and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status.
• Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge.
• Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information.
• Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including vitals, wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and full medical assessment.
• Documents visit notes, treatments, and care; follows visit pattern per physician orders and ensures timely documentation.
• Collaborates with patient and family to develop a comprehensive plan of care; responds to calls and follows up on needs.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Job description

SSM Health at Home is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and perform interdisciplinary care across patient homes, CB RFs, assisted living locations, and more. You will assess conditions, contribute to the plan of care, and travel to patient locations to support care delivery under physician direction.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, collaboration with physicians, and comprehensive patient assessments to meet regulatory standards and patient needs.