Home Health RN
- Requisition ID
- 186030
- Department
- 205351 Home Health
- Schedule
- Per Diem - Non Benefited
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Nursing
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for the direct care of clients and for ensuring quality and safe delivery of home health care services, and for coordinating home health services within the team and at discharge from home health to ensure smooth transitions of care.
The position provides services to adult and geriatric clients.
Nature and Scope
The Home Health RN is responsible to provide short-term, acute care home health services to homebound clients who may include the terminally ill and their families, complying with the agency policies and procedures. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate critical thinking skills. The position requires independent judgment and assessment skills, driving and on-call rotations are components of this position.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the clients served.
Additionally, is responsible for knowing and understanding the requirements for health insurance including paperwork, timelines and Medicare rules, for coordinating with the care team, patient/caregivers, and providers, to ensure the team is working toward realistic plan of care goals.
This position doesprovide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain State of Nevada Registered Nurse licensure. |
Experience: | At least one year of nursing experience preferred. |
License(s): | Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license. Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria. Required for this position Fingerprints must be able to pass Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DBPH) background checks upon hire and every 5 years per State of Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 449.123) to remain in this position. |
Certification(s): | Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards. |
Computer / Typing: | Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.