Current jobs related to Visiting Nurse - Chapel Hill - Duke Health


  • Spring Hill, Florida, United States Visiting Nurse Association Full time

    Job Summary:TGH Home Care powered by Visiting Nurse Association provides a comprehensive range of home care services for patients and individuals in need of home care. Our agency continues to deliver the same level of care and expertise received at Tampa General Hospital.About Us:The Visiting Nurse Association is a reputable home health agency with 45 years...


  • Spring Hill, Florida, United States Visiting Nurse Association Full time

    The Visiting Nurse Association, a reputable home health agency with 45 years of experience, is seeking dedicated and compassionate Home Health Aides/Certified Nursing Assistants to provide personalized care services in patients' homes in accordance with established care plans.We are looking for individuals who possess a strong commitment to delivering...


  • Spring Hill, United States Visiting Nurse Association Full time

    TGH Home Care powered by VNA of Florida provides a full array of home care services for TGH patients, and those in the community needing home care. This office continues the same level of care and experience received at Tampa General Hospital. The Visiting Nurse Association of Florida (VNA) is a 45 year old home health agency that is growing and looking to...


  • Copper Hill, United States Signify Health Full time

    Are you interested in working flexible hours, connecting with people one-on-one, and helping them re-engage with their health? At Signify Health, part of CVS Health®, our mission is to build trusted relationships to make people healthier. We're hiring board-certified nurse practitioner contractors to conduct In-home Health Evaluations for Medicare...


  • Forest Hill, United States BAYADA Home Health Care Full time

    We have a full time Registered Nurse opportunity open now doing Home Health Visits in Harford County. Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great work/life balance. Join us today! Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits: BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health...


  • Cherry Hill, United States BAYADA Home Health Care Full time

    $15,000 Sign On Bonus!! Be the nurse you always wanted to be at BAYADA Home Health! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated RNs to join our team. We are looking for exceptional nurses to deliver care for our clients. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and...


  • Chapel Hill, United States Liberty HomeCare Full time

    Liberty Cares With Compassion At#Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.# We are currently seeking an experienced: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) Part Time, Nights Job Description: Assist residents with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and all ADL#s as needed during...


  • Chapel Hill, United States Liberty HomeCare Full time

    Liberty Cares With Compassion At#Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.# We are currently seeking an experienced: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) Part Time, Weekend Days Job Description: Assist residents with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and all ADL#s as needed...


  • Chapel Hill, United States Liberty HomeCare Full time

    Liberty Cares With Compassion At#Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. # We are currently seeking an experienced: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) Part Time, Evenings (7p-11p) Job Description: Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    2 days ago


    Chapel Hill, United States Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHealthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a TeleOncology Nurse Practitioner to work in a medical facility in Durham, NC. As a Nurse Practitioner you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care.Pay-Rate:$70/hrWork hours:Business Hours: MON-FRI 0800-1630 ET Closed on weekends and closed on all...


  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States TravelNurseSource Full time

    About the PositionTravelNurseSource is partnering with Atlas MedStaff to find a qualified OR RN for a 13-week contract in the North Carolina area.Job SummaryAtlas Medstaff is a premier staffing firm dedicated to matching outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. Our commitment to excellence and our consultative approach has helped us become a leader...


  • Chapel Hill, United States American Health Communities Full time

    Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! PRN Day and Night Shifts Available Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistant and other staff being supervised Give direct nursing care to residents Visit all assigned residents at regular intervals during tour of duty Supervise feeding of residents as necessary Notify physician/physician...


  • Camp Hill, United States BAYADA Home Health Care Full time

    BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full-time, part time or per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our visits office, located in Harrisburg, PA This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Cumberland County. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! One...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    1 month ago


    Chapel Hill, United States Trustaff Full time

    About this jobAs a Home Health RN, you'll visit the home of each patient to provide treatment and/or palliative care. Daily tasks for a Home Health nurse include: taking vitals, drawing labs, doing wound care or dressing changes, assisting with ADLs, and other tasks. You'll monitor the patient's condition and then report on their current plan of...

  • Registered Nurse

    2 weeks ago


    Chapel Hill, United States Duke Health Full time

    At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina,...

  • Registered Nurse

    1 week ago


    Forest Hill, United States BAYADA Home Health Care Full time

    We have a Registered Nurse for Weekend SOC (Admissions) opportunity open now doing visits in Senior Living communities in the Baltimore & Harford County, MD area. This is a part-time position. Current Home Health experience is required. Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great work/life balance. Join us today! Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits: BAYADA...


  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States TravelNurseSource Full time

    About the PositionTravelNurseSource is partnering with Atlas MedStaff to find a qualified ER/Trauma Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract in the North Carolina area.Job SummaryAtlas MedStaff is seeking a skilled RN (ER) professional to join their team for a contract position in the ER/Trauma department. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a...


  • Chapel Hill, United States trustaff Full time

    About this job Using your knowledge and experience, you'll be working directly in your area of care. Prepare to hit the ground running with a great attitude and let your professional skills shine! Qualifications: Basic travel nursing requirements include: 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care Active license or appropriate...

  • Registered Nurse

    3 months ago


    Chapel Hill, United States Duke Health Full time

    At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina,...

  • Registered Nurse

    2 months ago


    Chapel Hill, United States Duke Health Full time

    At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina,...

Visiting Nurse

2 months ago


Chapel Hill, United States Duke Health Full time

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

 

About Duke HomeCare & Hospice

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

 

  • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
  • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
  • Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
  • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
  • Qualityof Life: Living in the Triangle
  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

 

To have the opportunity to speak to someone further about this position, please click this link to schedule with a recruiter: jacqueline-huff/homecare-hospice-information

 

**Eligible for a Commitment Bonus

 

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

 

Duke HomeCare and Hospice differs from other home health companies in many amazing ways. Please see a list of some of those reasons below:

  1. No call or weekend requirements
  2. Manageable caseloads and territories
  3. Commitment to safety for both patients and employees
  4. Mileage reimbursement rate equal to the current federal rate
  5. Extensive orientation of 10-20 weeks based on individual needs

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Performs professional nursing care for patients in a primary care setting (the home or alternate site setting) according to nursing practices, agency policies and regulations. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

 

 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with the NC nurse practice act, physician orders and established policies and procedures.  Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care.
  2. Utilize comprehensive assessment skills to plan priorities and to set realistic outcomes; collaborate with healthcare team in the evaluation and cost effectiveness of patient care.
  3. Assess educational needs of patients/families concerning alterations in health, the disease process, and plan of care.
  4. Develop and implement an effective discharge plan for patients to begin at the initiation of services.
  5. Obtain or develop appropriate educational resources for patients/families; plan and implement appropriate educational interventions; evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of patient/family teaching.
  6. Role model professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  7. Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, as necessary, to assure appropriate care and service are provided to the patient.
  8. Maintain up to date knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/JCAHO standards thru inservices and workshop attendance.
  9. Assesse the severity of patient symptoms, communicate to the physician and record significant findings, intervenes as appropriate.
  10. Document care and services provided in accordance with DHCH Policy and Procedures and regulatory standards.
  11. Complete documentation accurately, timely, concisely.
  12. Medication reconciliation and education to prevent adverse events and readmission to hospital
  13. Observe patient’s reactions to medications and reports significant incidents to the physicians.
  14. Communicate regularly with team members, caregivers, and physicians.
  15. Follow infection control standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.
  16. Delegate and supervise care given by NCA’s/LPN’s.
  17. Develop plan of care for aides, assign care to aides based on the skills of the aide, the availability of the aide for patient care continuity, patient preference (when possible), and other considerations as determined by the patient’s care needs.
  18. Identify personal learning needs and implements corrective action: assists in planning and conducting staff development programs to improve DHCC effectiveness.
  19. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
  20. Implement agency policy, procedures and objectives.
  21. Work closely and collaboratively with agency billing staff to ensure accuracy of billing.
  22. Maintain confidentiality of employee and patient information.
  23. Exhibit an attitude which promotes harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
  24. Display a clean, neat, professional appearance.
  25. Participate in Performance Improvement Program.
  26. Promote quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.
  27. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Home Health

  • Case manage interdisciplinary team of clinicians caring for patients in the home.
  • Complete required OASIS Comprehensive assessments at admission, recertification, Resumption of care and discharge.  This assessment determines patient reimbursement for Medicare and other episodic payors and also results in publicly reported patient outcomes and additional payment impacts related to value based purchasing
  • Work with interdisciplinary team and patient providers to prevent re-hospitalization of the patient.
  • Be aware of patient insurance requirements and assures authorization for all services have been obtained.
  • Appropriate utilization of resources for patient including visit and supply utilization.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS:

 

Perform Patient care primarily in the patient’s residence or skilled nursing facility (>50%)

Travel to and from patient residence

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Formal Training

  • Associate Degree or Diploma, Nursing required
  • Registered Nurses are not required but encouraged to enroll in a DUHS approved BSN program after completing two years of service of their start date.

Licensures, Certifications

  • Must have a current RN license in NC or compact RN licensure. 
  • Current State of North Carolina Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) (American Heart Association only)

 

Professional Work Experience 

  • Two years of med-surgical, critical care or home health/hospice/infusion
  • Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance coverage
  • Prior experience in Home Health, Hospice or Infusion preferred
  • Prior OASIS and PDGM experience preferred for home health

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including JCAHO and DFS standards, ICD-9 Coding.
  • Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
  • Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
  • Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
  • Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
  • Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
  • Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
  • Ability to use fine motor skills
  • Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
  • Ability to use computer and learn new software programs and technology
  • Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
  • Knowledge in wound identification and treatments, infusion and other advanced nursing skills
  • Critical thinking skills and organization skills
  • Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
  • Strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, preferred
  • Excellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members
  • Ability to work autonomously and independently in varying environments.
  • Able to withstand driving long distances, stooping, bending, lifting 20 plus pounds, and climb stairs

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.