This is a part-time home health nursing position serving patients throughout Vashon Island, Washington. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in patients' homes, conducting assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
- Apply admission and re-certification criteria to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility
- Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with recommended revisions as needed
- Educate patients and families on self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs
- Determine the scope and frequency of services based on patient acuity and family needs
- Assess caregiver ability to meet patient needs upon admission and throughout care
- Initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Apply infection control and standard precautions in all patient care activities
- Provide clinical direction to Home Health Aides and LPN/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of service
- Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals
- Communicate changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes to physicians and other healthcare personnel
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license
- Valid driver's license
- CPR certification
- Valid auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 2 years of home health RN experience
- HomeCare HomeBase experience
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting; eligibility begins after 3 months of service. Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period.
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.50 per mile
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