Home Care RN
US-IA-Urbandale
careers
Req #: 170175
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Pod 2 - Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Ankeny, + Polk City Area $10,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus! Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (+ call/weekends/holidays) Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a Home Care RN with UnityPoint at Home, you'll provide one-on-one care to patients with total autonomy over your role. With a flexible schedule and independence, our home care nurses are in charge of everything from patient admission to the care plan to discharge and make it possible for patients to receive care where they're most comfortable - in their homes. The Home Care RN uses clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, teaching and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient's place of residence. The Home Care RN develops and oversees the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensure appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient. The Home Care RN delivers patient care directed by the physician as established in the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience. Responsibilities: Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health nursing services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Performs nursing assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to the care plan. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently. Qualifications: Education: * Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses Licensure/Certifciations: * Valid license as Registered Nurse in state where providing care. * Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements. * Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse. * CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification. Minimum Experience: * One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned. Other: * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Apply Today! * Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care! #UPaHomeNursing