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Home health nurse job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Home health nurses are hired by families to take care of sick family members in their homes rather than in hospitals or hospices. Home health nurses are responsible for ensuring that the patient's treatment plan is followed, managing the patient's meals and activities, and assisting the patient with anything they may need.

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Example home health nurse requirements on a job description

Home health nurse requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in home health nurse job postings.
Sample home health nurse requirements
  • Active nursing license
  • Minimum of 1-year experience as a registered nurse
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work independently
Sample required home health nurse soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Compassionate and patient-oriented attitude
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations

Home health nurse job description example 1

Adobe home health nurse job description

Adobe Care & Wellness is an organization whose culture is based on inclusivity, and ensuring that our team members can thrive and work in an environment that brings them joy and allows them to do the best work of their careers. We provide top-tier and meaningful medical services while taking into consideration the nuisances of cultural and regional dynamics. Our woman-owned business is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Arizona and is proof that necessity is the mother of innovation. We believe that our values are crucial not only to our growth, but the future we want to build for the medical industry as a whole .

Summary: During an in-home visit that can last up to one hour, Adobe Care and Wellness providers review member s current health status, medical history, medications, social determinates, and other risks. By completing the comprehensive visit in their own home, we are able to get more insight into a member s overall health that can be difficult to capture during routine office visits.
Ability to Make Your Own Schedule!!! $125 per visit

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Travel up to 90%; regions are identified and updated based on business needs.
Conduct in-home assessments on identified patients, following established guidelines.
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge, judgment, and current findings.
Identify urgent and emergent situations for proper intervention.
Educate members on topics related to health conditions and the continuation of care.
Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management.
Develop positive relationships with members, caregivers, providers, and other care team members as needed.
Communicate gaps in care to the member s primary care physician if needed.
Identify internal and external referral needs when available.
Interact with peers in a collegial manner, supporting efforts to improve outcomes.
Compliant with all HIPPA regulations and maintain the security of protected health information (PHI).
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Home health nurse job description example 2

BAYADA Home Health Care home health nurse job description

  • Active and current license to practice as a professional nurse (RN, LPN or LVN) and CPR Certification.
  • Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you .
  • Ability to travel to cases as assigned.
  • A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication.
  • The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability The BAYADA Way.

89% of employees say they are proud to work for BAYADA! Here are a few reasons why:

  • We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are just as committed to your satisfaction as we are our clients.
  • We match you 1:1 with clients who can benefit most from your care, skill and experience.
  • You ll be part of a larger, but close-knit care team there is 24/7 clinical support so you never feel alone.
  • Variety of shift offerings to fit your lifestyle: full-time, part-time, per-diem, and on-call.
  • We offer PTO, benefits, and participate in loan forgiveness programs based on commitment level along with weekly pay.
  • As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing clients the highest quality care, enabling them to live at home with comfort and dignity.
  • We employ the highest safety standards for your and your clients protection.

Apply Today!

MAR-CPA

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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Home health nurse job description example 3

PruittHealth home health nurse job description

Home Health Registered Nurse, Greenville - 2210857 Description REGISTERED NURSE (RN), GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY EXPANSION
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Join the PruittHealth @Home family, where we deliver quality care where the patients choose to be! We know that home is where the heart is, and thanks to our PruittHealth @Home caregivers, home is where the healing happens too. PruittHealth @Home is committed to our patients and to your home health career. If you're looking for a home, rather than a job, then now is the time to join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.
PruittHealth @Home will help you conquer your career goals. Our Home Health team is searching for compassionate caregivers who are committed to serving our patients in the comfort of their own home. In return, we are committed to supporting your nursing career through top-of-market pay, flexible schedules, preceptorship, and more.
Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

Top-of-market pay, Salaried plus productivity bonus
10k Sign on Bonus
Annual merit increases
Premium Pay Days (1.5x pay for holidays)
Paid time off
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Preceptorship Program and hands-on training
Competitive mileage reimbursement rates
Comprehensive health plans
401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Responsibilities

Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan
Complete all documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner
Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
Maintain continuity of patient care in a home care setting

Qualifications LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required by date of hire

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth @Home!
As a condition of employment at PruittHealth, all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job: Nursing Primary Location: North Carolina-New Bern Schedule: Full-time : Shift:1st ShiftJob Posting: Oct 11, 2022, 9:33:02 PM Work Locations: PruittHealth @ Home - New Bern 810 Kennedy Avenue New Bern 28560 Sign-on Bonus: 10000.0
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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