Mercy Medical Center Home Healthand Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) On-Call

Fairfax, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 hours ago

Patient Care

About the role

We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success.
The RN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient.
The RN is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments (If you don't already know this assessment, we will teach you!) to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.
Plan of Care: Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments (If you don't already know this assessment, we will teach you!) to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
Continuity of Care: Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage.

Must be able to meet all physical position requirements.
Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift - the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.
Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
Home care experience preferred

Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions
Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment
Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Capable of all physical demands
Apply today!
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test.

We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities.
Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.
Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.
We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

Alternate Solutions Home Health
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician.
The RN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.
Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable
Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
Listens to patient and family members
Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs
Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients' needs

This listing is sourced directly from Mercy Medical Center Home Healthand Hospice's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.