Home Health Registered Nurse
Rutland, VT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Home Care Registered Nurse - Vermont (Rutland)

Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse with OASIS experience to provide quality patient care in accordance with evidence-based practice, state and federal regulations, and nursing board standards. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, case management, care planning, documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient and caregiver needs using the nursing process.
• Develop and communicate realistic, evidence-based plans of care including patient/caregiver involvement.
• Serve as Case Manager, managing caseloads and visit times per agency productivity standards.
• Complete OASIS documentation accurately and timely, staying current with documentation requirements.
• Implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures ensuring safe, effective care.
• Maintain and update high-tech nursing skills such as IV use, wound VAC, and complex wound care.
• Collaborate with LPNs within their scope of practice, delegate tasks, and review documentation.
• Evaluate and adjust plans of care based on patient responses and care outcomes.
• Maintain accurate nursing care documentation for effective healthcare team communication.
• Follow agency protocols for visit documentation and completion.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication side effects, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Identify and communicate interdisciplinary patient needs (e.g., physical therapy, social work).
• Complete required agency, state, and federal forms timely (e.g., HHABN, Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage).
• Manage visits efficiently and communicate scheduling needs promptly.
• Assess and coordinate Home Care Aide (HCA) services and supervise accordingly.
• Report patient incidents to Quality Improvement specialists as needed.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges/transfers with appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, team members, and vendors to support care plans.
• Participate in monthly peer review audits and case conferences to enhance communication and care quality.
• Advocate proactively for patient care sensitive to individual patient/family needs.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to develop and update individualized care plans.
• Stay current on pain control, symptom management, and infection control standards.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Nursing (Home Care)
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume at least 1 year nursing experience with OASIS documentation proficiency.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in OASIS documentation and knowledgeable of related regulations.
• Strong case management and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in patient and caregiver education.
• Competent in high-tech nursing skills including IV therapy and wound care.
• Familiarity with state and federal healthcare regulations and nursing board standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

This position is ideal for a registered nurse experienced in home care nursing, particularly with OASIS documentation and case management, seeking a contract role in Vermont.