Home Health Registered Nurse

At Addus HealthCare, quality patient care is a top priority, and employees are recognized as our greatest asset. This position delivers professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the established plan of care and Company policies and procedures. We respect your desire for independence and flexibility in your work and personal life and will design a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE to meet your needs.

Hours: Full Time: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Coverage Area: Sussex and Kent county

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

RN What You’ll Do:

• Provide visits as assigned by the Clinical Services Manager, including the assessment, determination of eligibility, admissions processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process. Assignments will vary depending on licensure.
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and coordinate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide visits to assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family, as applicable to licensure.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse
  • Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
  • At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
• Home health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance