In Home Healthcare RN-Adult Patient (Weekend Shifts)
On-siteThree Rivers, Texas, United States
Three Rivers, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Provide skilled nursing care in the home for adult patients with complex needs, including feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators, while administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Assess patient conditions, document all activities and nursing actions in electronic systems, and update care plans based on physician orders. Educate patients and families on disease processes and self-care techniques, and report any changes in condition to supervisors or physicians immediately. Maintain infection control standards and ensure compliance with state regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
- Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
- Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)
- TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
- Reliable transportation
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
- One (1) year of pediatrics experience (South Carolina specific)
- One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license (California specific)
- One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse (Louisiana specific)
- Continuing Education as required by state
- Two (2) years Registered Nurse experience with cardiac monitoring and oncology experience (Medical Oncology RN specific)
- Two (2) years experience with vital assessment, plan of care development, and telephone triage (Ambulatory RN specific)
- Two (2) years Registered Nurse experience (Medical Surgical RN specific)
- Two (2) years of Registered Nurse, preferably with oncology experience (Peri-Operative Care RN specific)
- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
- Must be able to travel
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases (compliance with health-related requirements)
Desired Qualifications
- Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
- Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
- Home health experience
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Good organization and communication skills
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Must have strong sense of smell and touch
- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
- Must have the ability to prolong walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
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