Registered Nurse Home Health PRN

Brooks Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care planning and management for patients in the home health setting. This is a PRN (as-needed) non-supervisory position following the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will include conducting bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments, developing individualized nursing plans of care, administering medications and treatments, completing OASIS documentation, and monitoring for changes in patient condition. You will function independently in emergency situations and serve as a resource to other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and identify actual and potential nursing/clinical problems
• Develop and initiate individualized nursing plans of care within 24 hours, reflecting admission through discharge planning
• Develop patient-centered goals in collaboration with clients, families, and the rehabilitation team that promote wellness, independence, and socialization
• Recognize and document subtle changes in patient condition, including complex situations, and take appropriate nursing action
• Complete medication reconciliation at each visit and update the clinical team and physician of any changes, noncompliance, or side effects
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, evaluate patient response, and document appropriately
• Independently complete nursing skills and interventions according to specialty competency-based skills checklist
• Complete all OASIS documentation according to guidelines in a timely and effective manner
• Evaluate outcomes of care and revise the plan of care to achieve desired outcomes
• Develop and document teaching and discharge plans addressing complex patient and family needs
• Demonstrate therapeutic and professional communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Function as a patient advocate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in care planning and delivery
• Participate in patient care conferences and team meetings as needed
• Support orientation for new staff members and ancillary personnel as a preceptor
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotations based on office needs
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and identify and report hazards
• Adhere to universal precautions, patient rights policies, and all attendance and conduct policies
• Participate in performance improvement activities and all mandatory in-services
• Maintain professional development and skills appropriate to practice and experience

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license from the State of Florida
• Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree from an accredited school of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Responsibility for maintaining BLS certification and required continuing education

Location

• 6676 Corporate Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts
• Clinical education and professional development programs