RN - Sign On Bonus

RN - Sign On Bonus
Home Health/Hospice - Corpus Christi, Texas

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The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for administering skilled nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. This is a clinical position reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), providing skill nursing services to patients of Legacy Home Health Agency.

$3,000 SIGNING BONUS! Ask for details.

Essential Functions:
• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient’s needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Develop/initiate/revise the plan of care as necessary and initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Provide those services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Provide skilled nursing care to patients utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
• Coordinate patient care, make necessary referrals, report to physician/other staff members changes in patient needs, evaluate outcomes of care and plan for discharge from service. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Provide effective communication/counseling to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals in meeting nursing and other needs.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse, current Texas Drivers License
• Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, Home Health and Hospice is greatly preferred!
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. If visits are required, Proof of current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis profile.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• GENEROUS PTO Policy (including 6 paid holidays per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company tablet and phone provided for visits
• Paid Training and Company Scrubs after 90 days!
• Continuing Education and Professional Development
Any other client expectations? (future postdate, confidential, auto-renew, etc.) No