Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Sympathy Home Health Care Inc is located in Bedford Heights, Ohio. We provide home health care services including skilled nursing and home health aides. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery on a regular basis in their residence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A state professional Nurse License.

At least a year experience in home care. competent in performing home care comprehensive assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess and evaluates patient needs/problems, identifies mutually agreed upon goals with patients.

Develops a patient care plan that addresses identified patient needs and objectives. Updates care plans on an ongoing basis; revises and resolves patient issues and goals as changes occur and/or at recertification.

Completed admission paperwork and patient care plan submitted to Clinical Supervisor per agency policy following the admission including completed and signed admission paperwork.

Provides Skilled Nursing services including Assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care.

Provides Skilled Nursing visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule in any way.

Reports significant findings to patient’s physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur.

Submits completed skilled nursing visit notes; communication notes and home health aide supervisory notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor.

Submits change orders per agency policy.

Performs all OASIS time point assessment per Medicare Criteria and submits recertification paperwork per agency policy and procedure.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other colleagues to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
• Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects or reactions
• Document any changes in patient conditions and report on changes
• Maintain accurate records of patient care and discuss observations with the supervisor

Qualifications

• Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Valid driver’s license
• First aid/CPR certification required