Registered Nurse Job in Jacksonville, FL at Excellsior Home Care

Registered Nurse (Nursing)

Excellsior Home Care - Jacksonville, FL
$20.00+/hour

Duty of the Position

The Home Health Primary Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates and directs the home care patient’s care based on
individual patient needs. The Primary Nurse is responsible for independent management of the Home Health patient
population requiring the use of advanced assessment, teaching and decision-making skills. The nurse is responsible for
ensuring that appropriate referrals to other services are made, interdisciplinary conferencing takes place regularly, and
appropriate documentation is completed. Relevant knowledge and experience is consistently applied to new patient
populations.

Position responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or similar.
Alzheimer's curriculum trained
Relevant license and certification.
A completed apprenticeship or experience in a similar role.
Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
The ability to follow instructions but also to act independently if necessary.
Excellent report writing skills.
Active listening skills and empathy.
Physical and mental strength.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transport may be required.

Job Conditions

Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.
Quality Assurance Visits Monthly
Train Caregivers upon Hire and assess skills
Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patient