The Home Health Nurse is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized nursing care for patients of all ages in a home setting. This includes assessing patient needs, implementing interdisciplinary care plans, and managing medications and treatments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of a professional nursing school and a licensed Registered Nurse in Virginia. At least one year of experience in hospice, home health, oncology, or medical-surgical nursing is required, along with AHA BLS-HCP certification.
professional certificatePatient AdvocacyCare PlanningMedication AdministrationProblem SolvingPatient AssessmentPatient EducationDelegationCritical ThinkingElectronic Medical RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical ExpertiseNursing Coordination
Job description
Employment Status
Variable /
Flex
Shift:
Day (United
States of
America)
Facility: 390
S
Main
St -
Rocky
Mount
Requisition
Number: R153269
Home
Health
Nurse-
PRN/Flex (Open)
How
You’ll
Help
Transform
Healthcare: As part of the health care team, the Home Health Nurse assumes primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. As part of the health care team, the Home Health Nurse assumes primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area. Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care. Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status. Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately. Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement. Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances. Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes. Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to preestablished guidelines. Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area. Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees. Interacts with patients, families, visitors, and all members of the health care team to develop, coordinate, and manage the plan of care. Delegates and oversees delivery of patient care. Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures. May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous and hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients. Work is performed in a patient care environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of prioritization skills.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Medical Benefits
Childcare Discounts
Employer Funded Pension Plan
Onsite Fitness Studios
403B
Wellness Center Discounts
Continued Education and Training
Virgin Pulse App Access
Physical requirements include: lifting, prolonged periods of standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc. May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet patient needs. Some positions may be required to take call. Supports the Culture of Excellence and actively practices the Carilion Clinic Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles. Some positions may be required to take call.
Career
Advancement
Program: RNs are eligible to participate in the Career Advancement Program (CAP) to attain various levels of advancement. Levels are determined by achievements as outlined in the CAP Scoring Sheet, which is part of the RN performance appraisal.
What
We
Require:
Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing.
Experience
One (1) year experience in hospice, home health, oncology, or medical surgical nursing required.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For Home Health, must have valid Virginia Drivers License and pass a Criminal Record Check as per Virginia state law.
Life
Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. Other
Minimum Qualifications
Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements. Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Must be able to meet essential job functions. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter
Chris
Fitzgerald
Recruiter
Email: cdfitzgerald@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion
Clinic is an
Equal
Opportunity
Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact
Carilion
HR
Service
Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Below are benefits available to you when you join
Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.
