Home Health RN
Saint Albans, VT
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Home Care Registered Nurse

Location: St. Albans, Vermont Specialty: Nursing Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with some on-call and holiday coverage required. Hospice coverage is required when on-call. Hours per Week: 37

Responsibilities

• Complete OASIS documentation accurately and on time, following agency policies and state and federal regulations.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs using the nursing process, and develop and communicate realistic plans of care that include patients and caregivers.
• Serve as case manager, actively managing caseloads and visit times to meet agency productivity standards.
• Implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures, including IV use and maintenance, wound VAC, and complex wound care.
• Work with LPNs within LPN scope of practice, delegating tasks and ensuring the plan of care is followed.
• Review and annotate documentation, evaluate care and patient responses, and keep records accurate and current.
• Follow agency documentation processes, including visit locking and visit completion.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication side effects, treatment options, discharge instructions, reportable conditions, and available services.
• Identify interdisciplinary needs (such as physical therapy and social work) and communicate them in a timely manner.
• Complete agency, state, and federal forms, such as HHABN and Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage, and keep them available during visits.
• Coordinate safe discharges and transfers, and coordinate care with physicians, providers, team members, and vendors.
• Transmit patient incident reports (infections, injuries, etc.) to the QI Specialist.
• Participate in monthly peer review audits and facilitate case conferences with the manager and team.
• Advocate for patient care that is sensitive to each patient's and family's needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Vermont
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Home Health experience within the last year
• Home Health experience (2 years of experience)
• BLS certification