RN- Home Health

Job description

Provides comprehensive nursing care and management of patients at home from admission through discharge. The Home Care RN participates in direct patient care, patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Utilizes critical thinking skills and nursing process for assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation of care. Works independently within the home care environment while being an integral part of a team.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Home Health Compare have identified South County Home Health as a 5 Star agency for Patient Satisfaction.
Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Rhode Island or licensed in a state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact
• BSN or currently enrolled in pursuit of a BSN; preferred but not required
• Current Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
• Two or more years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, skilled nursing and rehab or a combination of those with at least one year of medical surgical experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Auto liability insurance for bodily injury in the amount of $100,000-$300,000