Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health

Location: Harriman

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R7737
** Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!
** Hiring Registered Nurses in Tennessee   Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring RN’s to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country!
Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind.  You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.

** Hours Available for this location: ( You are allowed to pick up in other locations as well )
*** Monday - Sunday (12 hour shifts available / Dayshift and Night Shift Available)
** Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability
*** Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period
* Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence
* Act as client advocate
* Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients:
* Collect objective and subjective client information
* Analyze, report and record data
* Validate, refine and modify data
* Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients
* Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care
* Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs:
* Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment
* Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment
* Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care
* Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.
* Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.
* Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling.
* Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment.
* Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.
* Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
* Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment
* Teaching/counseling skills
* Realistic and measurable goal setting
* Evaluate client’s medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance
* Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
* Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
* Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements
* Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner
* Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation
* Coordinate services for the client as needed
* Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments
* Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards
* Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers
* Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures
* Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations
* Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment
* Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety
* Evaluate the home for its…