Advanced Registered Nurse - Home Health

Advanced RN | Home Health Specialist

Bourbon, MO $67,009 - $83,099 a year

Join a dedicated healthcare team providing compassionate home health nursing care across the Midwest region. As a Registered Nurse (RN) in home health, you will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical expertise and adhering to professional ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in agency councils, committees, or serve as a clinical coach, supporting continuous professional development.
• Administer medications and perform planned interventions safely and efficiently, following established policies and protocols.
• Communicate patient condition changes effectively to physicians, advocating for patient needs using structured communication methods like SBAR.
• Coordinate patient care collaboratively with healthcare team members and facilities to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Adapt positively to the dynamic healthcare environment and document patient care activities accurately using electronic medical records.
• Evaluate patient progress toward goals and update care plans accordingly, initiating patient-focused plans with family involvement.
• Provide tailored patient and family education considering individual needs, education levels, and cultural backgrounds.
• Engage in self-reflection to learn from experiences and apply critical thinking in assessment, care planning, and discharge preparation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through evidence-based practice relevant to home health nursing.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

At least one year of clinical nursing experience is required, with preference given to candidates with home health nursing experience.

Certifications and Licenses

Current RN license valid in the state or through compact licensure is required unless you are a new graduate, who must obtain licensure within 90 days. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.

Physical and Mental Requirements

This role requires considerable mental focus and physical activity, including lifting up to 35 pounds, frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Expect frequent exposure to communicable diseases, infectious materials, and potentially hostile individuals. Work environments vary and include community settings with exposure to biohazardous materials and temperature fluctuations.