Registered Nurse
Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health Job Summary The Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates skilled nursing care for patients in their homes. The RN evaluates patients, develops and updates care plans, and provides services in accordance with physician orders and agency policies. The RN works under the direction of the Administrator and Director of Nursing to help ensure patients receive safe, effective, and coordinated care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate patients referred to home health and determine their skilled nursing needs and appropriateness for services. Complete patient admissions, discharges, and recertifications. Interview patients and, when appropriate, their families or caregivers to identify care needs and available support. Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including the frequency and duration of services. Complete admission, visit, and other required documentation in the agency’s electronic medical record. Reassess patients regularly and update the plan of care as their needs change. Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with the plan of care and physician orders. Draw laboratory specimens and administer injectable and IV medications as ordered and within the RN’s scope of practice. Document each visit and prepare care conference summaries within agency timeframes. Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. Teach and counsel patients and caregivers about nursing needs, treatments, and disease management. Process orders and promptly notify physicians of patient needs or changes in condition. Supervise, guide, and teach LPNs and other nursing personnel as assigned. Participate in staff in-service programs and present education as assigned. Participate in community outreach and represent the agency with referral sources, healthcare facilities, clinics, and community organizations. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills and Qualifications Ability to work autonomously while following physician orders, care plans, and agency policies. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills. Strong problem-solving and clinical judgment. Clear communication and documentation skills. Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs and schedules. Comfort using computers, smartphones, electronic medical records, and navigation tools. Supervisory Responsibilities This position supervises LPNs as assigned. Education and Experience Active Kansas Registered Nurse license in good standing. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Knowledge of medical terminology. Successful completion of required background and reference checks. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Proof of current automobile insurance meeting Kansas requirements. Eligibility for employment in the United States; employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify. Schedule and Workload Standard office hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patient visits may require schedule flexibility. Evening or weekend work may be needed based on patient care needs and assigned rotating on-call coverage. Salaried RN positions have a weekly productivity expectation of 35 points. Salaried employees do not use a traditional clock-in/clock-out schedule. Travel This in-person position requires travel to patients’ homes within a 30-mile radius of the agency’s Wichita office. Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals. The RN must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects and equipment, reach, climb stairs, and communicate effectively. The position requires the ability to lift at least 30 pounds. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel at the current IRS standard mileage rate.
