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Giving Home Health Care · 1 day ago

Home Health Nurse (RN)

Wickliffe, KY

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35/hr - $45/hr

1+ years exp

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in accordance with physician-established care plans. This role involves administering care at patients' residences, advocating for their needs, and collaborating with a team of caregivers to ensure quality health management.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Execute physician prescribed plans of care

Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record

Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies

Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care

Perform various activities associated with daily living

Monitor vitals and GI intake and output

Assess skin integrity and administer wound care

Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression

Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients

Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide

Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment

Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants

Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseCPR CertificationPatient Care ManagementClinical ExperienceManual DexterityStress ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Required

Graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Current CPR certification

TB test and physical examination

Maintain required insurance

Good interpersonal skills

Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients

Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions

Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient's home

Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care

Preferred

Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting

Ability to assist with two person assist

Company

Giving Home Health Care

Giving Home Health Care is a health care coordinator and chronic care manager dedicated to advocating for and serving individuals with conditions contracted while working in nuclear energy programs for the Department of Energy.

Founded in 2012

Austin, Texas, US

201-500 employees