Travel Nurse RN - Home Health in Tulsa, OK

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Home Health RN in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74137!

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : RN

Specialty : Home Health

Duration : Direct Hire

Shift : Days

Hours per Shift : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Experience : Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.

License : Valid multi-state or state Registered Nurse License required.

Certifications : Valid driver's license required.

Must-Have :

• Reliable transportation for home visits.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good clinical skills.

Description :

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs and initiates the implementation of nursing care.

Coordinates therapy referrals and communicates with physician's offices, staff and patients / caregivers on medical orders received.

Performs assessment to determine the patient's eligibility and needs for home health services.

Develops and revises a patient-centered plan of care based upon the patient's strengths, stated goals and care preferences.

Delivers nursing care with consideration for the patient's cultural, psychological, functional, cognitive and social determinants.

Includes the patient and family in the care planning process.

Organizes and prioritizes case management responsibilities, including complex tasks.

Demonstrates professional judgment in response to changes in patient's status and agency's constraints.

Completes assigned work within allotted time within the productivity standard.

Identifies ongoing patient needs, initiates appropriate and timely referrals and coordinates care with the healthcare team.

Completes daily laptop communication and downloads updates timely.

Reviews all medications the patient is using to identify any potential adverse effects, drug reactions, ineffective drug therapy, significant side effects, significant drug interactions, duplicate drug therapy and non-compliance with drug therapy.

Communicates any medication issues with the healthcare team.

Keeps an updated medication list in the home.

Demonstrates knowledge of resources and initiates measures to establish an effective medication system within the patient's home.

Documents patient's care on the appropriate forms in the electronic medical record.

Accurately records data in the electronic medical record according to the plan of care.

Utilizes correct medical terminology and abbreviations.

Documents coordination of care and progress toward goals and outcomes.

Develops and revises the Home Health Aide plan based upon the ability for the agency to safely meet the patient's needs with their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.

Conducts and documents the Home Health Aide supervisory visit at least every 14 days.

Performs nursing skills in accordance with assessed needs and physician orders.

Anticipates and delivers patient care according to agency processes and policies.

Instructs patients and families in emergency, safety and home management of their disease or illness.

Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in clinical skills required in the home health field.

Ensures that each patient and / or caregiver receives ongoing education and training regarding the care and services in the plan of care to ensure a timely discharge plan.

Communicates any revisions of the plans for the patient's discharge to the patient, representative, caregiver, physicians and healthcare team responsible for providing care and services to the patient after discharge.

Supports agency goals through analysis, case conferencing, quality assurance and performance improvement.

Makes quality assurance and performance improvement changes timely and accurately.

Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with standards and meet thresholds.

Assists with the orientation process as directed.

Supports an interdisciplinary team approach.

Complies with infection control plan.

Follows infection control policies and practices of the agency.

Demonstrates independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Coordinates activities of others but does not supervise.

Works directly with patients and / or customers.

Works with internal and external customers.

Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Must have reliable transportation.

Flexible scheduling to accommodate patient needs.

Mileage reimbursed for travel to patient homes.

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