We are looking for EPIC RN's to case manage patient care in the home. Being EPIC means you strive for excellence, are passionate about patient care, have integrity and are committed. It's such a privilege to provide care in someone's home and get to see the results from beginning to end. We are a locally woman owned business with patients and employees are the forefront. Amazing opportunity for one on one patient care. If you think this might be your next step in your nursing journey call us today!
About Us:
Shanadoa Home Health has been providing exceptional healthcare services since 2007. We are a growing home health agency and looking for dedicated healthcare professionals who have a compassion and caring for others in time of need.
Summary:
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
- Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
- Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
- Supervises Home Health Aides.
- Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
- Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Qualifications:
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
- Ability to lift, position or transfer patients.
- Ability to lift supplies and equipment.
- Possess visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
Education / Experience:
- Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
- Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum of two-year’s experience, at least one of which is in public health or home care nursing is preferred.
- Management experience required.
- Maintains a current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have home health experience? If so, how many years?
- Do you have working knowledge of HomeCare HomeBase?
Work Location: On the road