Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Robinson, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: RN- Home Health Home Department: Home Health Reports To: Director of Home Health Direct Reports: None FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Position Summary The RN is responsible for assessing, planning,
coordinating, implementing and documenting care for an assigned caseload of
patients in the Home Health department. Develops and implements a home health
plan that meets each patient's specific needs and is in compliance with
regulating agencies, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines
and agency policies and procedures. General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
Performs accurate and complete
assessment of patients; performs initial admission assessment; coordinates and
ensures completion of interdisciplinary screenings and assessments; assesses
and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate;
recommends appropriate referrals to other disciplines/community resources.
Formulates a plan of care based on
patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates
a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the
effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding
treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions.
Makes comprehensive nursing decisions
based on the interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcomes;
participates in care conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team
responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems;
utilizes time management skills, able to complete care for full load of
patients within scheduled work hours; utilizes pain management techniques;
communicate with physician to obtain/renew/update orders to reflect changes in
patient condition.
Prepares and administers medications
based on age / clinical condition of the patient; starts intravenous lines for
medications and fluids; maintains PICC / Central parenteral lines per protocol.
Assesses the effectiveness of pain
medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to
treatment as appropriate.
Submits updated nursing care plan for
the weekend/holiday RN; maintains personal safety while providing care.
Ensures documentation is complete,
accurate and timely; communicates documented information for evaluation;
completes daily visit sheets.
Performs all aspects of the position
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication
protocols.
Complies with all established safety
procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Participates in performance
improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned Education Requirements
Current Professional Licensure
Required Certification/Licensure Requirements
Current IL RN License Required
BLS Required
Valid Driver's license and proof of
personal auto insurance Required Experience Requirements
Acute Care Nursing minimum 1 year
Preferred
Home Health Nursing minimum 1 year
Preferred Computer Skills
Strong computer skills with the
ability to navigate EMR programs Additional Skills
Excellent communication and customer
service skills
Ability to work independently,
prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
Knowledge of state, federal,
accreditation and regulatory agency laws and requirements governing home
healthcare
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Home Health
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food
Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.