Home Health RN
St Albans, VT
Emonics Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive in-home patient care, coordinate individualized care plans, and manage assigned patient caseloads.

The RN will perform patient assessments, complete OASIS documentation, coordinate interdisciplinary services, and ensure quality care in accordance with agency policies and state and federal regulations.

Important: Hospice coverage is required when assigned to on-call duty.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely OASIS assessments and documentation.
• Assess patients and caregivers and develop individualized plans of care.
• Serve as case manager for assigned patients and manage caseloads and visit schedules.
• Implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient responses.
• Perform high-tech nursing skills, including IV therapy and maintenance, wound VAC management, and complex wound care.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, LPNs, physical therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate patient discharges, transfers, and home care services.
• Supervise and coordinate care delivered by home care assistants.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow McKesson visit-completion procedures.
• Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Provide hospice coverage when on call.

Required Experience & Skills

• Home Health nursing experience.
• OASIS documentation and assessment experience.
• Case management and care coordination.
• IV therapy and maintenance.
• Wound VAC and complex wound care.
• Patient assessment and care-plan development.
• Strong documentation and interdisciplinary communication skills.