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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Qualifications & Personal Qualities Education/Licensure/Certifications: Current RN licensure in the state of Maine or New Hampshire CPR Certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities One year of nursing experience preferred Duties and Responsibilities This professional position is responsible for delivering skilled nursing services to patients in their homes according to an approved plan of care.
The role requires the ability to evaluate, plan, and implement care and treatment for a variety of patient diagnoses. Considerable initiative, independence, creativity, and flexibility are essential. Active participation in team processes is required.
Evaluate patients using subjective and objective findings per accepted clinical standards of practice. Establish a goal-oriented nursing plan of care reflecting evaluation findings, in collaboration with the patient/representative and approved provider. Regularly reassess the patient’s nursing needs and update the plan of care as necessary.
Administer nursing interventions utilizing techniques in accordance with accepted clinical standards and the outlined plan of care. Counsel, teach, and supervise the patient and family or patient representative in addressing nursing needs and in learning appropriate self-care techniques and preventive health measures. Observe, evaluate, and report on the patient's physical and emotional status to the attending physician when significant changes occur, including reactions to treatments and medications.
Coordinate nursing care with all other professional services involved in patient care and keep them informed of the patient’s condition and needs. Manage patient case assignments as required. Communicate with the team per established guidelines and participate in Case Conferences or other Team Meetings as necessary.
Establish a clear discharge plan and coordinate with the home care team. Refer to outpatient services as necessary. Understand and apply the concepts of skilled care and homebound requirements per Medicare Home Health Benefit or other payer benefits as appropriate, and effectively communicate these concepts to patients and representatives as needed.
Work Schedule Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM Experience Requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.
About the role
This professional position is responsible for delivering skilled nursing services to patients in their homes according to an approved plan of care. The role requires the ability to evaluate, plan, and implement care and treatment for a variety of patient diagnoses. Considerable initiative, independence, creativity, and flexibility are essential.