Registered Nurse
Wichita Falls, TX
Job Type
Contract
Description

Provide patient care in home, and assisted living environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Conduct home evaluations and ongoing assessments of patient health, needs, and home environment. Develop and implement patient-specific nursing care plans.
  •  Administer medications, injections, and IV therapies. Provide wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring for infection.
  •  Administer medications, injections, and IV therapies. Provide wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring for infection.
  •  Teach patients and their families how to manage care, administer medications, and perform necessary health maintenance in the home.
  •  Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other members of the care team. Report changes in patient condition to the appropriate personnel.
  •  Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
  •  Assess the home environment for safety and make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

  •  A degree in nursing (ADN or BSN) and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
  •  Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
  •  Clinical skills and experience
  •  Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  •  Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
  •  Proficiency in various wound care techniques, products, and healing processes.
  •  Experience in PICC lines, midlines, and peripheral IV care and management.
  •  Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  •  Organizational and time-management abilities.
  •  Physical stamina, as the job can involve lifting and standing for long periods.