Registered Nurse at Empower People Corp in Amarillo, Texas

Job Description:

General Purpose:

To assure quality patient care and services are provided to in home clients. Accountable for making decisions based on his/her educational preparation and experience in nursing.

Essential Functions:
Performs assessments and procedures, which require substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon principles of psychological, biological, physical and social sciences.Develops working relationships with discharge planners and social service workers.Assesses and reviews the matching of employee skills to client needs.
Assigns staff to in home clients and visits in home clients a minimum of every two (2) weeks to assess the clients health status, review/revise the nursing care plan, evaluate the quality of care being provided and review clinical notes.Completes nursing assessments of all in home clients within specified deadlines.Calls on contracts at regular intervals.
Provides new or continued services by cultivating and establishing rapport with members of the health care field.Consults with institutional staff, client, family and physician in pre-discharge planning of the patient.Obtains physicians plans of treatment and orders, and initiates their execution.
Submits a written report to the physician and renews physicians plan of treatment at a minimum of once every two (2) weeks.Secures equipment and supplies and coordinates placement for use in the home.Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Current RN License active and in good standing
Minimum of 1-year nursing experience preferred
Home Health experience is a plus
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proof of current auto insurance

Full Time Benefits Includes:
Competitive wages15 Paid Days off plus 8 Holidays 401k with excellent matchComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plansMileage reimbursement