Registered Nurse Weekend/On Call

Description

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Registered Nurse - Weekend -On Call for home health to join our team.

Coverage Areas: Dallas Fort Worth and surrounding area.

Why Haven Home Health?

Join our team at Haven Home Health be a part of a company that strives to provide the best care for our patients while building a team of dedicated employees. If you want a company that appreciates your skills, compassion, and heart, then Haven Home Health is the place for you! We take pride in not only providing excellent care to our patients but also creating a positive team environment with employee support.

We provide

· Competitive Pay

· Team Events

· Recruitment Incentive Program

· Continuing Education Training

· Employee Recognition Programs

· Performance Incentives

· Family Team Environment

Job Summary:

The home care nurse(RN)’s responsibilities include performing patient visits and monitoring their conditions, conducting tests, and writing reports for the physician. You should be able to address all the caregivers’ concerns and make appropriate adjustments to the patients’ in-home management plan.

Job Responsibilities:

· Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.

· Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.

· Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.

· Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.

· Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.

· Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.

· Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.

· Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.

· Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.

· Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.

Patient Population: 

Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions:

1. Promote /exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values. 
2. Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health clients. Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including OASIS. 
3. Regularly reevaluate the client’s nursing needs and evaluate the outcomes of care. Assist clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse. 
4. Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care (POC) as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Plans for discharge of the client from services. 
5. Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation in Case Conferences. 
6. Apply the concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA). 
7. Coordinate services and inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs. 
8. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers. 
9. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy. 
10. Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to other nursing personnel (ex. LVN/LPN, HHA, CNA, etc). 
11. Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and their families as assigned. 
12. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. 
13. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board. 

Supervision: 

LVN/LPNs and CNAs. 

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Requirements

Experience:

• One (1) year experience as an RN in a clinical care setting. 
• Preferred, Home health experience. 

Skills:

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. 
• Demonstr