Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health Job – Emporia, KS

Position Objective

Home Health Registered Nurses admit and administer skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Administrator and the Director of Nursing.

Essential Duties

The essential functions of this position include–but are not limited to:

• Evaluate patients referred to home health and determine the type(s) of services to be provided.
• Interview the patient and family to determine appropriateness for services.
• Coordinate the development of patient care plans that specify the frequency and duration of the service(s) provided.
• Complete all admission documentation in electronic medical record software (MatrixCare).
• Regularly reevaluate the patient’s care needs.
• Perform services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Draw labs and administer injectable and IV medications.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Coordinate services.
• Counsel the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Participate in and present in-service programs.
• Process orders and notify physician(s) of patient needs and changes in condition.
• Supervise and teach other nursing personnel.
• Is available for on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
• Marketing the agency in facilities, medical practices, specialty clinics and the community at large.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Thoroughness.
• Collaboration Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Flexibility.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises LPNs and Home Health Aides.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in patient homes where there are numerous uncontrolled variables. Service area is a 30-mile radius from the Love My Nurse office (1509 W 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee should also be able to lift at least thirty (30) pounds.

Expected Core Hours/Days of Work

Expected core hours of work are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel 

Occasional travel may occur however, it is primarily local during the business day. Occasional out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

• Active Nursing License in the State of Kansas.
• Successfully completed an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with technology to understand the basic functionality of computers, smart phones, and navigation within common operating systems.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Successfully pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Successfully pass background and reference check requirement.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Provide binders showing current automobile insurance meeting state’s minimum requirements.

Work Authorizations

Eligible for employment in the United States (confirmed using E-Verify).

EEO Statement

Love My Nurse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Love My Nurse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Love My Nurse expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Love My Nurse’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.