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Pride Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled home health services to patients throughout Crawford, Sebastian, and Franklin Counties. This position is responsible for delivering direct patient care, completing OASIS assessments, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes in the home setting. The ideal candidate will have home health experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
Schedule & Work Details Location: Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas Coverage Area: Crawford, Sebastian, and Franklin Counties (approximately 50-mile radius from office) Patient Care Setting: Home Health
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Weekly Hours: 40 Hours Productivity Expectation: 30 Points Pay Rate: $51-$53/hour On-Call Requirement: One weekend per month and one weekday per week Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits (first patient to last patient) Key Responsibilities Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes according to physician orders and individualized plans of care. Complete OASIS assessments, including Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), Recertifications, and Discharge assessments.
Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and monitor changes in condition. Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient needs and goals. Administer treatments, medications, and nursing interventions in accordance with professional standards and agency guidelines.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease management, medications, treatments, and safety measures. Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation within Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
Participate in on-call rotations and provide support as needed for patient care concerns. Maintain compliance with agency policies, Medicare regulations, and home health standards. Required Qualifications Current, unrestricted Arkansas RN License.
Associate Degree in Nursing or higher. Previous home health nursing experience. Experience completing OASIS assessments.
Proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB). Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Advanced knowledge of OASIS guidelines and documentation standards. Strong hands-on clinical skills. Experience managing an independent home health caseload.
Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations. Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
About the role
This position is responsible for delivering direct patient care, completing OASIS assessments, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes in the home setting.