Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,560 per week
Company: Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Home
Health for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/28/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: TravelPrimary functions of the Registered
Nurse are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all
ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the
interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency and
assume the responsibility for coordination of care.Essential
Functions:1. Assess home health and/or hospice patients in stable
and emergent situations to identify the physical, psychosocial and
environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record,
case conference, team report and evaluations.2. Implement, develop,
document and evaluate the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and
continuity of care.3. Obtain data on physical, psychological,
social, spiritual and cultural factors that may influence
patient/family health status and incorporate that data in to the
Plan of Care (POC).4. Assure continuity of quality patient care
delivered with appropriate documentation. Maintain up-to-date
patient records so that all visits, contacts, problems, plans,
actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are
reflected as they occur.5. Provide care utilizing infection control
measures that protect both the staff and the Patient (OSHA).6.
Educates patients and/or their families regarding care, diet,
medications, home safety, etc. Uses teaching methods appropriate to
the age, condition, culture and assessed learning-readiness of the
patient and/or family members. Consistently teaches and promotes
self-care practices.7. Supervise and provide clinical directions to
the HHA/STNA/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service
provided.8. Assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain
management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding
pain management.9. Arranges referrals to appropriate agencies when
need exists.10. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with
requirements of third party payer.11. Performs on-call
responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients/families
as assigned.12. Provides effective communication and serves as a
liaison to patients/family, team members, administration,
physicians and other health care professionals.13. Attends
interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings when necessary
and appropriate.14. Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:1. Demonstrated ability to
assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied
settings.2. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and
their family members and at all levels of the organization.3.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.4. Must
have knowledge of venipuncture and IV care5. Is competent in (1)
stage (as appropriate), measure and treat surgical wounds and
decubiti, (2) administer inhalation therapy, (3) perform phlebotomy
for outpatient lab testing, and (4) develop and initiate bowel
and/or bladder training programs for the home care and/or hospice
patient, in addition to all routine medical/surgical nursing
skills.6. Is competent in (1) care and maintenance of indwelling
catheters and drains, (2) safe use of all durable medical equipment
routinely used in home setting, and (3) safe use of restraints in
the home, under the orders of a physician7. Ability to organize
tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under
stressful situations.8. Maintains current licensure certifications
and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.9.
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.10.
Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.11. Ability to
maintain confidentiality12. Demonstrated ability to work
independent and cooperatively as an effective team
member.SkillsHomecare Homebase Software Experience - RequiredOASIS
Experience - RequiredCurrent state license as a Registered Nurse -
RequiredCHPN certification - PreferredProof of current CPR
certification - RequiredCurrent driver's license - RequiredMust
have reliable transportation and insurance - Required1-2 years
experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting -
Required2+ years Home health experience -
Required.EducationGraduate of an accredited Associate Degree in
Nursing or Nursing Diploma program - RequiredBachelors of Science
in Nursing - PreferredTalent Healthcare Staffing Inc Job ID
#HUMJP00030632. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours
per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to
be determined.About Talent Healthcare Staffing IncTALENT Healthcare
Staffing Services (THSS), a distinguished spin-off from
TALENTSoftware Services with a rich 35-year legacy in the staffing
industry.
Founded by Dave Iacarella, a Service-Disabled Vietnam-Era Veteran,
THSS isdedicated to meeting the evolving needs of healthcare
clients in nursing, allied, andclinical staffing.Our vision is
rooted in unparalleled human capital solutions for Health
Systems,Hospitals, and Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities.At THSS, our
commitment goes beyond placement. We ensure meticulousonboarding
and prioritize the quality and productivity of our resources,
reflecting ourdedication to long-term partnerships and client
success.
As a veteran-led organization, THSS embodies service, integrity,
and excellence inhealthcare staffing. We believe in aligning talent
with healthcare needs, positioningTHSS as your trusted partner in
the dynamic landscape of healthcare staffing.
Visit us at https://talenthealthcarestaffing.com/ to learn more and
get started today.
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