Home Care Registered Nurse

Home Care Registered Nurse

Shift Information

Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm. On-call rotation and holidays required.

Minimum Years of Experience

2 years of experience required.

Job Description

The Home Care Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring high-quality and evidence-based practice. The ideal candidate will perform the following duties:

• Complete OASIS documentation in alignment with agency policies and federal regulations, maintaining current knowledge of documentation requirements.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs using the nursing process to facilitate the delivery of quality care.
• Develop and communicate realistic plans of care that involve patients and caregivers in the decision-making process.
• Act as Case Manager for assigned patients, effectively managing caseloads and visit schedules to meet agency productivity standards.
• Implement medical plans of care and nursing interventions, adhering to established safety and quality care standards.
• Stay updated on high-tech nursing skills including IV maintenance and complex wound care while ensuring infection control standards are met.
• Collaborate with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) within their scope of practice, ensuring effective care delivery and task delegation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care by monitoring patients' responses and adjusting care as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care to ensure seamless communication within the healthcare team.
• Follow agency protocols for documentation and visit procedures, ensuring visits are completed timely.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers to empower informed decision-making regarding care and treatment options.
• Identify interdisciplinary needs for patients and communicate them effectively to ensure comprehensive care.
• Complete required forms accurately and in a timely manner during patient visits.
• Conduct visits efficiently, ensuring supervisory visits are not combined with routine patient visits unless necessary.
• Assess patient needs for Home Care Aide (HCA) services and develop comprehensive care plans accordingly.
• Report patient incidents to quality improvement specialists as necessary.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers, ensuring all paperwork and patient information are processed correctly.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians and vendors, to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Participate in monthly peer review audits, providing and receiving constructive feedback professionally.
• Facilitate case conferences with team members to enhance communication and collaboration in patient care.
• Advocate for patient care issues, ensuring that the quality of care is sensitive to the specific needs of each patient and family.

Holiday Coverage Required

Holiday coverage is required.