Endoscopy Nurse

5 days ago


Hiawatha, Iowa, United States United Surgical Partners Full time
Job Title: Home Health Registered Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Registered Nurse to join our team at Kindred at Home. As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care and support to patients in their homes, promoting independence and improving health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
  • Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
  • Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.
  • Provide hands-on care, management, and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision.
  • Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
  • Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers).
  • Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.
  • Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
  • Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan of care.
  • Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
  • Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.

Requirements:

  • Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred
  • Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
  • Home Health experience a plus
  • Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Why Choose Kindred at Home?

We offer a unique employment package that includes unprecedented opportunities for career growth, clinical ladder for professional credentialing and advancement, innovative specialties with cutting-edge training and development, and flexible full-time, part-time, and PRN positions.

Join Our Team:

At Kindred at Home, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence. If you are a dedicated and skilled Home Health Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.