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Become a part of our caring community   The Home Health Nursing, RN enables patients to stay in their homes by providing health and personal services; supporting patients and their families. The Home Health Nursing, RN work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Home Health Nursing, RN assesses and records patient condition by monitoring vital signs. Administers treatments by dispensing medications; changing bandages; administering oxygen supply and equipment. Helps patients care for themselves and helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs, and appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including...

Become a part of our caring community   Professional member of patient’s treatment team who provides skilled nursing visits in patient’s home under the direction of plan of treatment stablished with physician and input from patient/caregiver. Provides supervision for Aide and LPN as needed DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES: • Provide initial and on-going assessment of client needs using the OASIS data elements incorporated into the Comprehensive Assessment. • With input from patient/caregiver and in conjunction with physician, formulates and implements plan of care. • Evaluate effectiveness of care plan and make necessary adjustments. • Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of client taking into consideration their rights and cultural background. • Receives and transcribes physician orders. • Notify physician and Agency supervisor of unusual reactions and/or changes in client’s condition. • Documents all appropriate observations and treatments in keeping with...

Become a part of our caring community   The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual’s educational preparation and nursing experience, and for providing nursing services as ordered on patient plan of care. Report’s problems/potential problems to RN/Case Manager. • Participation in the nursing process by providing input to the client’s plane of care. • Implementing the care plan as written. • Evaluating effectiveness of care plan, make recommendations for revisions as appropriate. • Records all pertinent observations and treatments as per Agency policies. • Provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of the client. • Perform nursing procedures for which he/she has been trained. • Notify appropriate person about unusual symptoms and/or changes in condition of clients. • Participate in case conferences, meeting and performance improvement activities as assigned. • Provides proof of current license...