RN Home Health

Registered Nurse
Home Health / Hospice

Full Time & PRN (as needed)

Job Summary:
Provides skilled nursing care to patients of all age levels primarily in their place of residence according to the plan of care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and document the care provided.

Education/Licensure/Experience:
Graduate of an approved nursing program by the National League of Nursing. Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Minimum of one year full time nursing experience, medical surgical nursing preferred. Legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle and have liability insurance coverage.

Language/Communication/Organizational Skills:
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with all ages, especially the geriatric population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to utilize appropriate skills when communicating with individuals from diverse cultures. Ability to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age specific needs. An ability to organize data and priorities in a manner that will achieve positive patient and organizational outcomes.

Mathematical Skills:
Basic math with advanced abilities to correctly calculate dosages, perform mathematical conversions and understand basic statistical information.

Reasoning Ability:
Uses personal knowledge, experience and other resources as necessary to make logical decisions and solve problems.

Job Location:
Primary job functions will take place in an office setting. Will also perform duties at the hospital, in patient's home, and other locations.