Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health - $56 per hour
Company: Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc is seeking a local contract nurse
RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in Seattle,
Washington.Job Description & Requirements
Essential Functions:
1. Assess home health and/or hospice patients in stable and
emergent situations to identify the physical, psychosocial and
environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record,
case conference, team report and evaluations.
2. Implement, develop, document and evaluate the Plan of Care (POC)
to ensure quality and continuity of care.
3. Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, spiritual and
cultural factors that may influence patient/family health status
and incorporate that data in to the Plan of Care (POC).
4. Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with
appropriate documentation. Maintain up-to-date patient records so
that all visits, contacts, problems, plans, actions and goals are
accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they
occur.
5. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect
both the staff and the Patient (OSHA).
6. Educates patients and/or their families regarding care, diet,
medications, home safety, etc. Uses teaching methods appropriate to
the age, condition, culture and assessed learning-readiness of the
patient and/or family members. Consistently teaches and promotes
self-care practices.
7. Supervise and provide clinical directions to the HHA/STNA/LVN to
ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
8. Assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management
techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding pain
management.
9. Arranges referrals to appropriate agencies when need exists.
10. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements
of third party payer.
11. Performs on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services
to patients/families as assigned.
12. Provides effective communication and serves as a liaison to
patients/family, team members, administration, physicians and other
health care professionals.
13. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings when
necessary and appropriate.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of
patients and families in varied settings.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their
family members and at all levels of the organization.
3. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
4. Must have knowledge of venipuncture and IV care
5. Is competent in (1) stage (as appropriate), measure and treat
surgical wounds and decubiti, (2) administer inhalation therapy,
(3) perform phlebotomy for outpatient lab testing, and (4) develop
and initiate bowel and/or bladder training programs for the home
care and/or hospice patient, in addition to all routine
medical/surgical nursing skills.
6. Is competent in (1) care and maintenance of indwelling catheters
and drains, (2) safe use of all durable medical equipment routinely
used in home setting, and (3) safe use of restraints in the home,
under the orders of a physician
7. Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities
and function under stressful situations.
8. Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory
continuing education requirements.
9. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
10. Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality
12. Demonstrated ability to work independent and cooperatively as
an effective team member.
Skills
Homecare Homebase Software Experience - Required
OASIS Experience - Required
Current state license as a Registered Nurse - Required
CHPN certification - Preferred
Proof of current CPR certification - Required
Current driver's license - Required
Must have reliable transportation and insurance - Required
1-2 years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care
setting - Required
2+ years Home health experience - Required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing
Diploma program - Required
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Preferred Talent Healthcare
Staffing Inc Job ID #23387646. Posted job title: CWHH-RN Home
HealthAbout Talent Healthcare Staffing IncTALENT Healthcare
Staffing Services (THSS), a distinguished spin-off from
TALENTSoftware Services with a rich 35-year legacy in the staffing
industry.
Founded by Dave Iacarella, a Service-Disabled Vietnam-Era Veteran,
THSS isdedicated to meeting the evolving needs of healthcare
clients in nursing, allied, andclinical staffing.Our vision is
rooted in unparalleled human capital solutions for Health
Systems,Hospitals, and Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities.At THSS, our
commitment goes beyond placement. We ensure meticulousonboarding
and prioritize the quality and productivity of our resources,
reflecting ourdedication to long-term partnerships and client
success.
As a veteran-led organization, THSS embodies service, integrity,
and excellence inhealthcare staffing. We believe in aligning talent
with healthcare needs, positioningTHSS as your trusted partner in
the dynamic landscape of healthcare staffing.
Visit us at https://talenthealthcarestaffing.com/ to learn more and
get started today.
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