Experienced Home Health Care Nurse

1 month ago

Laurel, Maryland, United States Comfort Home Care LLC Full time
Job Title: Experienced Home Health Care Nurse

Job Summary:

Comfort Home Care LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a PRN position in our home health care team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing skilled nursing services in a home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Evaluate and advise on individual client health needs, and train, monitor, and delegate nursing responsibilities to the Licensed Practical Nurse, Medication Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Companions.
  2. Perform initial assessments of clients to determine their needs and develop a plan of care in the home.
  3. Communicate with clients' physicians as needed to ensure accurate information is provided and needed orders are followed.
  4. Provide training to employees and administrative staff as needed and requested, including in-service training on the plan of care, nursing assessments, blood-borne pathogens, universal precautions, drug references, medication administration, and care of individuals receiving specific treatments or in need of special precautions.
  5. Oversee the administration of medications by observing each staff person administer medications at least every 30 days and reviewing the Medication Administration Records (MARs) at least monthly.
  6. Provide quality nursing to clients in their care, placing emphasis on the medical/psycho-social/spiritual needs of clients, and be mindful of the needs of relatives and/or caregivers.
  7. Maintain nursing standards and client services/care to a level that ensures client safety and quality of care, and comply with the professional code of ethics.
  8. Maintain proper client documentation, including updating client charts timely and in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  9. Participate in Quality Improvement Programs and activities relating to the provision of care to home health care clients.
  10. Excellent communication and leadership skills are required, as well as the ability to foster collegiality between all members of the health care team.
  11. Assist with cost containment by utilizing resources effectively.
  12. Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for your own actions, and practice within the limits of your own abilities and qualifications.

Requirements:

  1. Must have an active registered nurse license issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
  2. Must have at least two years of experience in providing skilled nursing services in the home health care setting.
  3. The use of a vehicle and a valid Maryland Driver's license are required.
  4. Experience working with individuals with moderate to severe medical conditions in a home environment is necessary.
  5. Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
  6. Available to respond to emergency calls as necessary.

Other Requirements:

  1. Successful completion of Maryland's criminal background investigation is required.
  2. Obtain annual verification from a licensed medical provider that the individual is physically able to perform the requirements listed in this job description.
  3. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or declination is required.
  4. Obtain an annual PPD and TB test indicating that the individual does not pose a communicable risk to the public.
  5. Complete a skills assessment and competency test.

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