Home Health and Hospice RN - Ellensburg, WA - $3,246/wk gross - Amergis : Job Details

The Home Health Registered Nurse is responsible for providing and documenting skilled one-on-one nursing care in accordance with the physician-ordered individualized patient care plan. This care is provided mostly in the patient's home or a residential setting but can transfer outside the home during appointments and other activities the nurse may accompany the patient to.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs when applicableProvides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(s)Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needsInitiates the plan of care when directed and makes necessary revisions as patient status changesUses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosisEstablishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actionsIncludes the patient and the family in the planning and execution of the treatment plan and goalsInitiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing proceduresAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physicianProvides healthcare instructions and education to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of careIdentifies discharge planning needs when applicableAdheres to home health agency policy and protocolAttends case conference, team meetings, and education in-services as requiredMinimum Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state in which the RN will practiceComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.