Registered Nurse Home Health

Job Title

• Registered Nurse

Location

• Rutland, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient and caregiver needs using the nursing process to provide high-quality care in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring patient and caregiver inclusion.
• Serve as Case Manager, actively managing caseloads and visit times to meet productivity standards.
• Complete accurate OASIS documentation in alignment with agency policies and federal/state requirements, staying current with documentation updates.
• Implement and oversee medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures to ensure patient safety and care quality.
• Maintain proficiency in high-tech skills such as IV therapy, wound VAC, and complex wound care, adhering to infection control standards.
• Collaborate with LPNs to ensure compliance with the care plan, delegate tasks appropriately, and review documentation regularly.
• Evaluate care effectiveness by reviewing patient responses and adjusting the plan as needed to meet patient needs.
• Document nursing care accurately and timely to support ongoing quality care and inform the healthcare team.
• Follow agency protocols, including proper use of medication management and visit documentation systems.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on medications, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Identify interdisciplinary needs and communicate with other healthcare professionals efficiently.
• Complete and submit required agency, state, and federal forms accurately and promptly.
• Conduct visits efficiently, coordinating with schedulers to avoid combining supervisory and routine visits.
• Assess patient needs for home health services, develop and coordinate care plans, and supervise ongoing care.
• Report incidents such as infections or injuries to the QI Specialist in a timely manner.
• Manage discharges and transfers in accordance with policies and regulations, ensuring proper documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and team members to coordinate patient care smoothly and safely.
• Participate in peer review audits and case conferences, contributing to continuous quality improvement.
• Advocate for patient care needs, ensuring sensitive and personalized care delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments during admission and regularly update the care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
• Stay current with pain management, symptom control, and high-tech nursing skills.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment options, medication management, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams, vendors, and providers to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of Vermont.
• Experience with OASIS documentation.
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, including Vermont State Board of Nursing standards.
• Proficiency in high-tech nursing skills such as IV therapy and wound care.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous home health nursing experience.
• Experience with case management.
• Familiarity with McKesson documentation processes.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality home health care.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through personalized care and professional growth.