RN Field Nurse

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Candidates must have at least 2 years of home health nurse experience, be very competent in oasis start of care, resumption of care, recertification and discharge. Candidates should be reliable, have good interpersonal relationship and be compassionate. Candidates should be should be competent in their skills as described below:

Home health nurses might complete a variety of tasks during each patient visit, depending on the type of patient and the specific plan of care.

A home health nurse job description may include any of the following:

• Make an initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care
• Administer medications and assist with pain management
• Clean and dress wounds
• Document symptoms and vital signs
• Monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly
• Instruct patients and their families on proper home care
• Provide suggestions to improve safety at home
• Detect early symptoms that could lead to a hospital visit
• Supervise home health aides
• Communicate with physicians, social workers or other health advisors
• Provide encouragement and support

Successful home health nurses must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication and problem-solving skills. Because the home environment can often be unpredictable, a sense of humor and a positive attitude can come in handy as well.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of home health nurse experience, be very competent in oasis start of care, resumption of care, recertification and discharge. Candidates should be reliable, have good interpersonal relationship and be compassionate. Candidates should be should be competent in their skills as described below:

Home health nurses might complete a variety of tasks during each patient visit, depending on the type of patient and the specific plan of care.

A home health nurse job description may include any of the following:

• Make an initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care
• Administer medications and assist with pain management
• Clean and dress wounds
• Document symptoms and vital signs
• Monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly
• Instruct patients and their families on proper home care
• Provide suggestions to improve safety at home
• Detect early symptoms that could lead to a hospital visit
• Supervise home health aides
• Communicate with physicians, social workers or other health advisors
• Provide encouragement and support

Successful home health nurses must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication and problem-solving skills. Because the home environment can often be unpredictable, a sense of humor and a positive attitude can come in handy as well.

Job Type

Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: On the road