Job Summary The Homecare RN conducts initial health evaluations, designs customized plans of care, administers skilled medical treatments, and monitors patient progress. This role requires high clinical autonomy, exceptional critical thinking, and the ability to manage acute or chronic conditions without immediate on-site peer supervision. Key Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Care Planning
Conducting initial assessments to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and environmental risks.
Developing care plans in collaboration with physicians and updating them based on patient progress.
Monitoring vital signs, tracking fluid intake/output, and identifying early symptoms of health decline.
Skilled Medical Interventions
Administering medications, injections, and specialized intravenous (IV) therapies.
Providing advanced wound care, managing surgical incisions, and dressing alterations.
Managing medical equipment including oxygen tanks, feeding tubes, catheters, and ventilators.
Coordination & Supervision
Supervising staff members including Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs).
Coordinating with therapy teams such as physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
Reporting clinical changes immediately to the primary physician to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
Education & Emotional Support
Training family caregivers on proper lifting, safety protocols, and medication management.
Educating patients on chronic disease self-care, dietary strategies, and lifestyle adjustments.
Offering emotional guidance to patients and families navigating long-term illness or palliative care.
Skills and Qualifications
Licensure: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience (acute care or home health preferred).
Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software and remote patient monitoring tools.