Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health page is loaded## Registered Nurse - RN - Home Healthlocations: TN - Andersonvilletime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R7826**Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!**Hiring Registered Nurses in Tennessee Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring RN’s to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country! Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends. **Hours Available for this location: ( You are allowed to pick up in other locations as well )*** Monday , Wednesday (4 hour AM shifts available)**Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability*** Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period* Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence* Act as client advocate* Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients:* Collect objective and subjective client information* Analyze, report and record data* Validate, refine and modify data* Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients* Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care* Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs:* Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment* Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment* Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care* Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.* Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.* Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling.* Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment.* Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.* Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:* Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment* Teaching/counseling skills* Realistic and measurable goal setting* Evaluate client’s medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance* Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures* Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences* Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements* Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner* Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation* Coordinate services for the client as needed* Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments* Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards* Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers* Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures* Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations* Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment* Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety* Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care* Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices* Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable:* Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care* Remain responsible for all delegated acts* Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations* Initiate and assist with delegated care* Participate in ongoing, professional self-development:* Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines* Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required* Identify needs for personal professional growth* Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training* Perform other duties as assigned**Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us*** Create the schedule you want to work* Rewarding one-on-one work with Patients in the comfort of their homes* Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. See our Careers page for more details about benefit eligibility.* Health Savings
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