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AW Health Care

PRN or Full-time Registered Nurse ( RN ), Home Health

AW Health Care, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897

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PRN or Full-time Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health Join AW Health Care as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our home health program, delivering compassionate care with a flexible schedule and minimal documentation.

About AW Health Care AW Health Care is a woman-owned, independent home health agency based in St. Louis, proudly serving Missouri and Illinois for over 25 years. With more than 500 team members supporting over 1,500 patients, we are committed to delivering innovative, patient-centered care.

Why Join Us? We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

H1B Visa Sponsorship considered

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)

Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)

Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled RN to provide intermittent in-home nursing care in alignment with physician orders and individualized care plans. Care is delivered under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or Nursing Supervisor. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of patients within their own homes.

Locations

Franklin County

Jefferson County

South St. Louis County

Central St. Louis County

St. Louis City

Responsibilities

Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.

Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.

Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

Coordinates services.

Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

Participates in and presents in-service programs.

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.

Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

Refers to PT, Speech Language Pathologist, OT, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for patients requiring their specialized skills.

Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.

Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.

Provides total patient care as needed.

Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant changes in condition in accordance with Agency-defined time frames.

Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

Working Environment Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services / Nursing Supervisor

Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide

Risk Exposure High risk

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

Two (2) years nursing experience, preferred.

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to participate in physical activity.

Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

Heavy lifting.

Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Salary $75,000 - $90,000 per year

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