Registered Nurse Home Health (RN)
Duties:
Make an initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care
Administer medications and assist with pain management
Clean and dress wounds
Document symptoms and vital signs
Monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly
Instruct patients and their families on proper home care
Provide suggestions to improve safety at home
Detect early symptoms that could lead to a hospital visit
Supervise home health aides
Communicate with physicians, social workers or other health advisors
Provide encouragement and support
Skills:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (e.g., DataSoftLogic)
- Familiarity with durable medical equipment (DME) and its use in patient care
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the healthcare facility.
Pay: $90.00 - $150.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road