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Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

*Job Description Summary *Registered Nurse

Philadelphia

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

*Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities *Home Care RN

Patient Care

· Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

· Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

· Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

· Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

· Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

· Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

· Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

· Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

· Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

· Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

· Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.

· Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.

· Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

· Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

· Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

· Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

*Position Qualifications- *Registered Nurse

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.

· Current licensure in state and CPR certification.

· Bachelor's degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.

· Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

· Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

· Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Home Care Nurse

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Deer Meadows Home Health & Support Services, LLC is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Home Care Nurse, you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our residen s in a safe environment promoting long term recovery. You will partner with the Nursing Supervisor and Executive Director to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment for our residents.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located.
• Must have an active Deer Meadows Home Health & Support Services, LLC license in any state for home care services assistance nursing.
• Two years of experience with adult nursing services.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, company match, ongoing tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Great working schedule if you are flexible if you are looking to work full-time!

COVID --19 Vaccination approved exemption status

Duties: ·Provide home care services in accordance with the scope of training provided. ·Prepares and shares all reports/information with clients and family regarding their care. ·Observes clients' reactions and determines needs further; makes adjustments to services as needed. ·Prepares injections, enemas, capsules and other non-invasive treatments. ·Prepares medication for clients to include brand name and generic products. ·Cleans and disinfects all equipment used in services provided. Ensures all equipment is clean and ready for next appointment. ·Stock supplies; monitors inventory; schedules repairs when necessary; reports on need for maintenance to Director/Supervisor for action as needed. ·Assists in education and training of staff, patients, family members, staff members of neighboring facilities, etc., regarding procedures and tests used in providing services to clients. ·Follows all federal, state and local laws pertaining to rendering services per contract terms per state regulations pertaining to rendering services per contract terms per state regulations pertaining to security clearance process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance