Home Health RN

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Registered Nurse in San Antonio, TX 78232! The Registered Nurse will be working for a respected healthcare organization and has career growth potential. See additional details below. Registered Nurse Highlights The pay for this position is competitive and based on experience . Full-time | Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM On-call rotation required once per month Onsite/community-based position This position is a contract assignment . Responsibilities Assess the health status of patients and implement individualized care plans. Provide health maintenance, disease prevention, and case management services in the home health setting. Observe, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for well, chronic, and acutely ill patients in the community. Work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate and evaluate patient care and services. Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician and complete progress reports as needed. Review, monitor, administer, discontinue, and properly dispose of medications as prescribed. Ensure compliance with medication policies related to administration, storage, errors, access, and disposal. Complete all required nursing documentation accurately, including nurse’s notes and other health-related records. Transcribe or ensure transcription of physician phone orders and medically related reports. Supervise care plans and staff members, including licensed practical/vocational nurses, as needed. Schedule and complete appointments related to health concerns and respond promptly to findings. Maintain communication with inpatient nursing staff and discharge coordinators during hospitalizations. Help maintain equipment, furnishings, and supplies in a manner that supports infection prevention. Provide training for new employees and annual recertification on health and safety topics. Train unlicensed staff on patient-specific health maintenance, safety, and disease prevention needs. Requirements Active Texas RN license required ; Compact RN license accepted . Minimum 1 year of Home Health RN experience required . Homecare Homebase experience required . OASIS experience required . Experience with wound care, disease teaching, PleurX drain, JP drain, wound vac, IV antibiotics, PICC line, ostomy care, and Foley care required . Ability to meet a productivity requirement of 30 points per week . Expected patient volume includes 4–5 patients per day and approximately 20–25 patients per week . Must be comfortable traveling throughout the San Antonio service area . Productivity Expectations Typical weekly productivity expectation is 30 points per week . Sample visit types may include: Routine Skilled Visit – 1.0 point Wound Care Complex Visit – 1.25 points Discharge Visit – 1.25 points Resumption of Care (ROC) – 1.5 points Recertification – 1.5 points Start of Care (SOC) – 2.0–2.5 points Admission with extensive teaching – 2.5 points Additional Details Mileage reimbursement is offered at $0.49 per mile . Territory includes counties in the San Antonio area . Strong preference for candidates with a well-rounded clinical background in home health nursing procedures and patient education. Benefits Available Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment . A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates. If you are interested in this Registered Nurse position, APPLY , or contact kvaughn@alinestaffing.com . Hire select home health care personnel Provide nursing guidance and care to patients at home Direct the home care patient's care based on individual patient needs Performing in-home visits for home health clients Coordinate care with other health care professionals Give accurate information to patients, patient families and home health care staff members regarding cost for home health care services Supervise home health aides and licensed practical nurse in care Serving both hospice and home health patients Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients Provide a wide range of nursing care to patients in the home care setting Administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services Assess the patient's condition during every home health care visit Work in a home care environment providing hospice services to home bound patients Conduct regular patient care conferences and coordinate patient care with all care providers Coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards Provide a wide range of nursing care to patients in the home care setting Provide nursing care to patients in the home setting Ensure market development and growth Administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services Administer skilled nursing care to patientsrequiring intermittent professional nursing services