Weekend Admission Nurse – Home Health

Job Description

> REF:#a8ff5b0392a6f2ef *Looking for work life balance? Look no further. Aquinas Home Health is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our weekend team.*

*This position will be scheduled three 12 hour shifts. Saturday, Sunday and one weekday.*

*Job Description Summary*

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

*Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities*

*_Patient Care_*
* Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
* Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
* Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
* Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
* Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
* Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
* Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
* Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
* Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
* This position will be required to also complete routine visits to be determined by scheduler.

*_Communication_*
* Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
* Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
* Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

*_Additional Duties_*
* Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
* Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

*Position Qualifications*
* Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in both MO and KS.
* Maintains a current CPR certification.
* At least one year of home health or hospice experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Home Health
Physical Setting:
* Outpatient



Ability to Relocate:
* Shawnee, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: On the road