Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Iron Mountain, MI
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Overview

This position involves providing care for patients in their homes as part of a Home Health and Hospice team. The focus will be on delivering comprehensive nursing care, including management of both chronic and acute conditions.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Days
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 0800-1630
• Rotating weekends and holidays required
• On-call responsibilities: One weekend on-call per month and one evening on-call per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with diagnoses including CHF, Diabetes, Renal Disease, Wound Care, and IV therapy.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop care plans based on patient's needs.
• Conduct OASIS documentation for admissions, recertifications, and resumptions of care.
• Ensure excellent infection control practices in the home environment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families to ensure patient needs are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recent Home Health experience within the last 2 years.
• Proficiency in OASIS documentation.
• Wound care experience is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).

Additional Information

• A typical day involves seeing up to 6 patients, including assessments and ongoing care.
• Nurses will work collaboratively with CNAs employed in the home health setting.
• Scheduling is managed by the office; nurses are expected to typically work five days per week unless scheduled for the weekend.
• Participation in weekend and holiday rotations is expected.
• All nurses will work with both home health and hospice patients, with relevant training provided for care protocols.
• Professional attire: Any solid color, clean and professional clothing is acceptable.