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Responsible for providing skilled nursing services to patients in their homes under the direction of a physician. Must assess, plan, implement, document, evaluate outcomes.Position Details:
Home Care RN - PRN
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO 63028
Mercy Home Health is a 5 star agency in customer satisfaction. Our nurses enjoy an autonomous way of providing healthcare to patients out in the community in the patient’s home. Our staff bring a high level of care to various patients of different social backgrounds, cultures, age groups, and social dynamics. Community based nursing allows Mercy Home Health to provide a personal touch to the patients we meet while seeing them through to success.
A home health nurse manages a caseload of patients experiencing a wide range of health conditions. The home health nurse provides pertinent patient education, treatment, and emotional support to help these individuals recover from injuries and illnesses and/or manage chronic disease processes. The home health nurse demonstrates excellent assessment skills and is technically proficient. Requires ability to anticipate and respond to changes in clinical status of patients. Position requires excellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members. A home health nurse is responsible for communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals in regards to their home health patients, in a consistent and professional manner. Concise and accurate communication and documentation related to changes to medication and plan of care essential.
Incentives and Benefits:
- Full Time (40 hrs. per week,) Day Shift
- Gas Mileage Offered - $0.70/mile
- subject to change per Federal Reimbursement Rate
- Flexible scheduling
- Work life balance
- Autonomous work
Qualifications:
- Experience: Prefer one year experience in a related field.
- Education: Requires graduation from accredited nursing school.
- Licensure: Current RN license in the state of Missouri. Must be a licensed driver.
- Certifications: BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association is required.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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