Registered Nurse - Port Saint Lucie, United States - Complete Home Care

Description

Job Description

Experienced MedicareHome HealthRegistered Nurse

Coverage Areas: Martin County, Port Saint Lucie, Stuart and surrounding area

Why Complete Home Care?

Join our team at Complete Home Care be a part of a company that strives to provide the best care for our patients while building a team of dedicated employees. If you want a company that appreciates your skills, compassion, and heart, then Complete Home Care is the place for you We take pride in not only providing excellent care to our patients but also creating a positive team environment with employee support.

We provide

· Competitive Pay

· Team Events

· Recruitment Incentive Program

· Continuing Education Training

· Employee Recognition Programs

· Performance Incentives

· Family Team Environment

Job Summary:

The home care nurse (RN)'s responsibilities include performing patient visits and monitoring their conditions, conducting tests, and writing reports for the physician. You should be able to address all the caregivers' concerns and make appropriate adjustments to the patients' in-home management plan.

Job Responsibilities:

· Traveling to patients' homes and managing their care plans according to physicians' instructions.

· Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.

· Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.

· Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.

· Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.

· Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.

· Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.

· Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.

· Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.

· Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.

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Experience:

• One (1) year of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
• Medicare Home Health Experience a MUST

Home health Nurse Requirements:

· Active RN or BSN License

· Relevant license and certification.

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· Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.

· Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice

· The ability to follow instructions but also to act independently if necessary.

· Excellent report writing skills.

· Active listening skills and empathy.

· Physical and mental strength.

· A valid driver's license and reliable transportation, insurance required.

Education:

· Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.

· Preferred, BSN.