Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health-Per-Visit - Multiple Locations

The Registered Nurse's primary function is to plan, provide, supervise, and coordinate care to patients with an array of injuries, diseases, and compromised health states. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes so that the stated goals and objectives of the agency can be achieved. The nurse works with minimum daily supervision or support while performing interdependent practice in the field. 

Essential Job Functions  

• Requires operation of a vehicle for our organization.  

• Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current driver's license.  

• Must be insurable under our organization’s vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record. 

• Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing. 

• Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Supervises care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met. 

• Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

• New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire.  

• All other RNs must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.  

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. 

• Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Nursing- SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx- or compact RN state licensing board.  

Education 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 

Work Experience 

• One (1) year of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.  

• Home health experience is desired. 

Training 

N/A 

Language 

N/A 

Patient Population  

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.  This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:  

         Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

         Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ 

         Neonates (0-4 weeks) 

         Infant (1-12 months) 

         Pediatrics (1-12 years) 

         Adolescents (13-17 years) 

         Adults (18-64 years) 

         Geriatrics (65 years and older) 

         Not applicable to this position 

Working Conditions  

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.  Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role. 

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. 

• General office environment. 

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

• May be exposed to physical altercations a