Home Health Registered Nurse

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location

• Saint Albans City, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shift, 8 hours per shift, 5 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively complete OASIS documentation in accordance with agency policies, regulations, and timely manner.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs utilizing the nursing process to develop and communicate individualized, evidence-based care plans.
• Serve as Case Manager, actively managing caseloads and coordinating visit schedules to meet productivity standards.
• Implement and evaluate medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
• Maintain up-to-date skills in IV therapy, wound VAC, complex wound care, and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with LPNs and other health care professionals to follow the care plan, delegate tasks, and ensure patient needs are met.
• Document care accurately, including visit notes, forms, and compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Identify and document interdisciplinary needs like physical therapy or social work, and communicate effectively across disciplines.
• Manage patient discharge and transfer processes, ensuring all documentation and paperwork are completed per regulations.
• Coordinate care with physicians, team members, and vendors, supporting holistic and safe patient and family care.
• Participate in peer review audits, provide and receive professional feedback.
• Facilitate case conferences with team members to ensure effective communication and updated care strategies.
• Advocate for patient-centered care that addresses each family’s specific needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Vermont or eligible for license transfer.
• Proven experience with home health care and nursing documentation, including OASIS.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and high-tech nursing skills (IV, wound care).
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and delegate appropriately.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with complex wound care and specialized procedures (wound VAC).
• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid documentation and forms such as HHABN and Notice of Non-Coverage.
• Prior experience in a home health or community-based nursing setting.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality home health care.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.