Job Description

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health Private Duty for a local contract nursing job in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Private Duty
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Local Contract

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Oak Ridge/Knoxville, TN area to administer patient care in accordance with a physician established care plan. 
This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care being provided at the patient’s residence. Patients range from weekly hours to 24-hour care. This allows for multiple scheduling options, from short visits on a weekly basis to full 12 hour shifts or a blend of both. Patients range from high acuity to those who only need basic medical management. Once our patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, which allows our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come. You’ll get to advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to provide them with the care that they need. This role will collaborate with CNA’s, HHA’s, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians. Shifts: Flexibility on shifts. Perfect for someone looking for PRN - Fulltime Work. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

Responsibilities

• Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
• Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
• Perform various activities associated with daily living.
• Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
• Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
• Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
• Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.
• Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current CPR certification
• TB test and physical examination
• Maintain required insurance.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
• Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
• Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
• Ability to assist with two person assist

Registered Nurse- up to $50/hour, based on years of experience. Licensed Practical- up to $40/hour, based on years of experience.

Giving Home Health Care Job ID #03066f2d-bc3d-4281-8f99-d3a08340a439. Posted job title: Fulltime RN Private Duty Nurse Home Health (RN)

About Giving Home Health Care

At Giving Home, we persistently advocate for the compassionate care of our patients. Above all else, we are committed to serving those who served our country by working to fully utilize benefits and adjust care as their condition evolves. Our highly trained team of over 400 full-time staff and network of more than 4,500 caregivers lead with a patient-first approach.

Our team is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients, helping them maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes, and making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve and their families. When patients and providers choose Giving Home, they choose an organization that truly cares for every individual it serves

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Relief, Local area, Shift work,

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