Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Registered Nurse - Home Health Visit reports to the Nurse Supervisor. This position is responsible making home visits, providing direct patient care, and completing related paperwork.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
- Administer physician-prescribed medication
- Through proper wound care procedures, document and assess heading progress
- Complete written reports on patients in a timely manner
- Provide thorough education for patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
- Partner and coordinate care with members of the patient’s care team
- Recommend resources that may improve the quality of life for the patient and assist patient in maintaining their independence
- Update care plan and orders accordingly
Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Licensure and Certifications: RN license and CPR, required. Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience, required.
Work Environment: This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, and radiation. This position will spend 60% of time standing and/or walking short distances while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel required.