Registered Nurse Home Health RN

Additional Information About the RoleJoin the supportive BJC Home Heatlh team where you'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients while providing them with the care they need with fantastic leadership and team support. SchedulePRN as needed; minimum of 2 shifts per month8 : 00 - 4 : 30 pm Weekend rotation : every 4thHoliday requirements : 2 per year PerksMileage ReimbursementLaptop and cell phoneSafety supportCareer Ladder eligible

• LocationNorth Region
• BJC Career Ladder Progression The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.BLS (Basic Life Support) required #LI-TP1 OverviewBJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. The Metro St. Louis Intermittent Home Care Department of BJC Home Care Services provides home visits to patients in the metropolitan St. Louis area and several nearby counties, with 24 hour on-call home care nursing supervision. Our JCAHO accredited, multi-disciplinary approach combines leading edge technology with a firm belief in the powerful recuperative advantages of receiving home care. Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeEvaluates the client and furnishes services requiring substantial and specialized skill, appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and instructions to assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques. When assigned as case manager, the staff nurse is responsible for coordinating all aspects of care related to that patient. ResponsibilitiesMonitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.Provides accurate documentation as required.Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma / Associate's - NursingExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsValid Driver's LicenseRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree - Nursing / Home HealthExperience<2 years Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance
• paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
• Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer