Home Health Nurse

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Requirements

• Licensure: Current state licensed as a Registered Nurse, current State Drivers License
• Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Physical and Mental Requirement: Prolonged sitting and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.