Resource Nurse (Rn)

Responsibilities

• Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
• Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
• Perform various activities associated with daily living.
• Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
• Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
• Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
• Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.
• Assist with office tasks including but not limited to: Intake assessments, HHA skills assessments, clinical chart audits, supervisory visits, short term temporary nursing assessments, schedule nurse staffing, completing a CPR competent checklist/assessment for caregivers, educate and train HHA, CNA and LPN’s, participate in the office compliance program.
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• TB test and physical examination
• Maintain required insurance.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
• Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
• Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.
• Travel required - Travel throughout the state of TN as needed to fill short term patient assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN in a clinical or home health setting.
• Ability to assist with two person assist
• CPR Certified Instructor or willing to become a Certified Instructor.

Benefits

• Company paid holidays, floating holiday, and birthday holiday
• Vacation (PTO) and Sick Days
• Competitive benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company paid STD and LTD
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) with matching
• Being a part of a growing company!
• Working with incredible patients and their families!