Job Summary
Join our dynamic home health team as a Skilled Nurse dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in the comfort of patients’ homes. This vital role involves providing comprehensive nursing services, assessing patient needs, and coordinating care plans to promote health, recovery, and independence. If you are passionate about making a difference through compassionate, expert nursing, this is your opportunity to thrive in a rewarding environment that values your skills and dedication.
Duties
- Perform detailed patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and comprehensive health evaluations.
- Administer medications via IV infusion, injections, and other routes while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Manage complex wound care procedures such as suturing, ostomy care, and dressing changes with precision and compassion.
- Conduct specialized treatments including botulinum toxin injections, dialysis management, and ventilator support as required.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, nutrition, and health coaching to foster independence.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans aligned with medical documentation standards and HIPAA regulations.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation of patient care activities and progress notes.
Qualifications
- Valid nursing license with current registration in the state of practice.
- Proven experience in home health nursing or related settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or hospice care.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and laboratory procedures.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, memory care needs, or behavioral health conditions is highly desirable.
- Competency in critical care procedures including ICU experience, trauma medicine at Level I or II trauma centers preferred.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; proficiency in medical documentation and medical records management.
- Ability to perform complex procedures like catheterization, tube feeding management, sterile processing, and infection control practices.
- Excellent communication skills for triage assessments and patient education; ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.
Embrace this opportunity to provide compassionate home-based nursing care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in advanced clinical skills such as neurovascular assessment, infectious disease care, pain management strategies, and post-acute care practices. Join us in making a meaningful impact every day!
Pay: $16.00 - $43.72 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
