Home Health RN at Judge Group

Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: Depends on Experience
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Home Health RN in Arizona.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Reliable transportation to get to patients and the office for mandatory meetings. 
• Professional Management of the Patient and Family 
• Communication with Medical Professionals, Home Health, and staff. 
• Maintaining Accurate, Up-to-Date Records. 
• Training the Patient and Caregiver. 
• Elevating Necessary Matters to the Attention of the Patient Care Manager. 
• Able to properly diagnose the patient's condition. 
• Has efficient and effective writing skills to write thorough notes on patients. 
• Regularly re-evaluates patient condition. 
• Evaluates and measures performance of home aides. 
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcome.
• Submission of Oasis within 24-48 hours after the first Start of Care
• Obtains medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member. 
• Conducts a brief physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, ambulatory status, mental status, bowel and urinary regularity, appetite, and type of diet. 
• Interprets nursing services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning of care.
• Provides skilled care and maintains confidentiality of client’s situation, records and services provided according to HIPAA regulations. 
• Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family. 
• Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis. 
• Develops, implements, participates in the nursing care plans, and coordinates total patient care.
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Arizona. 
• Two (2) years' experience in a home health and/or related setting preferred. 
• Must be CPR certified. 
• Valid State Driver's license 
• Current Fingerprint Clearance Card 
• Case management experience 
• Reliable vehicle to travel.
  

Contact: khawkins@judge.com