Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - in Marietta, GA

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,040 per week in Marietta, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) | Home Health

Location:

Marietta, GA

Agency:  Cynet Health

Pay:  $2,040 per week

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position

Job Title:

RN Home Health

Profession:
Registered Nurse

Specialty:
Post Acute Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per

Shift: 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Experience:

Minimum 1 year in Medical/Surgical Nursing required;
Home Health and ICU experience preferred

License:
Registered Nurse License (single state or multi-state compact)

Certifications:

BLS - Basic Life Support;
Georgia Driver's License or valid state driver's license;
Private Vehicle Insurance

Must-Have:
Strong critical care nursing skills; computer/data entry experience; ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team; ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word; basic computer operational knowledge;
Epic and 3M experience preferred

Description:

The RN Home Health is responsible for providing initial, resumption, and recertification evaluations of patients in their home settings.
This role includes performing routine home health visits and implementing age-appropriate interventions that address physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs.
The RN collaborates with physicians, patients, family members, and team managers to develop and coordinate the patient care plan.
Regular communication with all team members, including RNs, LPNs, Therapists, Social Workers, and Home Health Aides, is essential to ensure appropriate development of the patient's plan of care.

Direct patient care involves assessing, coordinating, and managing the patient's total needs while following physician orders and utilizing the nursing process.
The RN performs routine and complex nursing procedures to meet patient needs.

Coordination of services during the episode of care requires collaboration with physicians, patients, families, and team managers to develop care plans.
The RN maintains communication with the physician, reporting any changes that may affect the patient's recovery and developing the care plan communicated to Home Health Aides.

Patient and caregiver education is provided to encourage self-care and achieve positive outcomes.
Utilizing verbal and written tools facilitates learning and promotes independence during recovery while ensuring any concerns affecting safety are reported.

The RN communicates patient status changes and relevant lab results to physicians as needed and participates in care team conferences while checking for voicemails at least once daily.

Demonstrating knowledge of CMS/state and regulatory guidelines is essential.
Accurate completion of required documentation is required within established time frames.

Participation in the orientation and education of new employees is expected when appropriate.
The RN must attend continuing education and in-services as directed and necessary to maintain clinical knowledge related to home health care.

Support and participation in performance improvement activities are crucial, including chart reviews and system-wide committees.
Identifying and implementing methods for improving department performance and care is also part of the role.

Meeting established productivity standards, participating in weekend and call rotations, and performing other duties as assigned by leadership are expected.
The RN complies with all policies and standards of work.

Requirements
Required for Onboarding   BLS
Pharmacology
Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam