Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) in Sedan, KS

Home...Work Life Balance! Try Home Health with Home Town Health Care and be home for the holidays, weekends, and nights. Home Town Health Care understands and respects that family is a top priority in your life. Full-time and part-time opportunities • Do you miss getting to spend time with your patients? • Are you ready to work in an always-changing environment without feeling closed in? • Do you wish you could take time to educate your patients? • Do you want to put your skills to good use while continuing to learn and grow? • Are you “done” with the stress and chaos of a facility job? With Home Town Health Care, you will get all these things, and so much more! Home Town is a growing Home Health and Hospice agency that creates a positive atmosphere for our staff. Home health allows clinicians to slow down, care for patients one-on-one, treat, heal, and educate patients and families in the safety of their own home. Our home health nurses say this is the most rewarding field of healthcare! Job duties and responsibilities: Directs nursing and home healthcare as prescribed by the attending physician Reviews all plans of treatments for accuracy, appropriateness and completeness Maintains accurate records of all services rendered to patients Evaluates and regularly reevaluates the therapy and nursing needs of each patient Performs initial admission assessment and evaluation of the Agency’s patients Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Reports to the physician the patient’s response to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical position Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age Addresses and supports cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy Supports and carries out the Agency’s policies Participates in the Agency’s information management and performance improvement programs Assures that monthly case conferences are done on each patient, recorded and filed in patient’s chart Completes annual educational requirements Maintains regulatory requirements Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community Requirements: Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Education: Bachelors or Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the state of KS Preferred: Home Health Nursing experience desirable; but not required. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Work Location: In person