Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health
Company: Care First Home Health
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:We are looking for a reliable and compassionate
Registered Nurse for home health to join our team.Coverage Areas:
Las Vegas, North of Charleston and surrounding areas.Why Care First
Home Health Care?Join our team at Care First Home Health Care 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
Care First Home Health Care 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-Milage
ReimbursementJob 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.#LCHHHIGHRequirements: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.Demonstrates proven decision making
skills.If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.Must read,
write and comprehend English.Education:Completion of an accredited
Registered Nursing Program.Preferred,
BSN.Licensure/Certification:Current drivers license in good
standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their
drivers license before it expires in order to continue
employment.Reliable transportation and auto liability
insurance.Current State professional license as an RN in any/all
applicable states.Current CPR.On-going employment as an RN requires
maintenance of a valid RN license in the state which the nurse
practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. It is the
responsibility of the employee to renew these both before they
expire in order to continue employment.Physical
Requirements:Prolonged standing/walking required.The ability to
lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.Ability to meet deadlines and patient
needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources under stressful
conditions.Meet patient/family individualized psycho social
needs.Requires hand-eye coordination and manual
dexterity.Environmental/Working Conditions:Works in patients home
in various conditions.Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens,
bodily fluids and infectious diseases.Some exposure to unpleasant
weather; PRN emergency call.Ability to travel locally and work a
flexible schedule.#LCHIGHby Jobble
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