RN - Home Health - PRN

The Home Health Registered Nurse maintains standards of professional nursing practice in the home care setting under the direction of the Home Health Administrator. Responsible for assessing and providing care within the scope of their educational preparation and knowledge; permitted by the policies and procedures of Delta Health and permitted by other local, state and federal guidelines. Responsible for providing nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs.

Collaborate and support plan of care as determined by the physician and healthcare team; treat patients accordingly as approved by the physician. Performs periodic re-evaluation of the patient as necessary and makes adjustments in the patient's treatment program.

Provide treatment to patients per protocols, utilize OASIS assessment and documentation.

Perform on-going periodic system assessment and data collection in a systematic manner, focusing on: psychological, psychosocial, cultural spiritual and cognitive status; nutrition; pain; patient/family education; family involvement and patient advocacy; patient and patient's equipment needs.

Facilitates timely discharge based on goals and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Educates and instructs the patient, patient's family and other staff as required.

Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

Supervises and teaches LPN's, HHA's as required for patient care according to law and regulations.

Provides nursing care through all phases of care with consideration of age and developmental needs.

Documents all care, intervention and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy.

Notifies patient's physician and responsible staff of significant changes in a timely manner.

Coordinates all services provided; consults with other health professionals as needed.

Effectively plans, organizes, sets priorities and completes work assignments with minimum direct supervision per policies; within established time frames.