Home Health-Hospice RN

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Freedom at Home Dialysis, Expedient Home Health Care and Green Hills Hospice are sister agencies. We are a committed team of Healthcare professionals dedicated to the ethical pursuit of improving the quality of life of all our patients and presenting ourselves as advocates and leaders in our profession.

Job Description

Looking for a compassionate and skilled nurse to join our team. You'll play a key role in providing comprehensive care for our patients, from admission to end-of-life.

Your responsibilities will include :

Conducting initial and ongoing assessments of patients' physical, functional, and psychosocial needs.

Developing and implementing personalized care plans to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Educating patients and their families on disease processes, self-care, and end-of-life care.

Ensuring patients meet the criteria for hospice / home health admission and re-certification .

Providing clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs / LVNs.

Completing all necessary documentation, including OASIS assessments and progress notes, to track patient progress and ensure a high standard of care.

Communicating regularly with physicians and the interdisciplinary team about patient needs and changes.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

• Licensure :   Current state license as a registered nurse (RN) and / or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact. Current driver’s license.
• Experience : Experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
• Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Must read, write and comprehend English.

Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Additional Information

Full-Time Benefits include : Medical, Dental and vision insurance, PTO, Life insurance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check.