Home Health Registered Nurse - Bellingham, United States - Eden Health

Description

Eden Home Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Whatcom county.

Why choose Eden? Were interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability.

Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you wont get in any other healthcare setting.

In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 4 years in a row


Job Summary:
Provide admission, case management and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients;
Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager;
Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision;
Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation;
Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and external providers);
Report and document patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis;
Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems;
Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides and provide written instructions that reflect current plan of care;
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation;
Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes;

Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records in a timely manner and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

Education/Experience Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
Experience as an RN with one of the following preferred:
One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months;
Six months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months.
Credentials in specialty areas preferred (wound care, OASIS certification, IV, ET)
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Career Benefits:
Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important
24/7 Office Support
Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
Refer a Friend Bonus Program
Training and educational Assistance
Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits:
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
Extra pay for worked Holidays
Paid full federal mileage rate for visits between patients homes
Continuing Education Credits are paid for we offer online and in-person education
Discounts with Verizon Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.

Personal Benefits:
Paid sick leave and vacation time eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Hardship Fund
Floating Holiday use it on your birthday or any other day of the year
Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status
Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.