Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg Staff

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Columbus, OH.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Staff

Agency:

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Home Care

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers.  Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.

SCHEDULE: completing patient visits between the hours of 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm and covering 11:00 pm – 8:00am as on-call, on a rotating schedule of 7 days on/ 7 days off.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) you will make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.

In this position, you will support a team of nurses and patients by responding to patient needs, providing one-on-one patient care and work at the top of your license. Interacting with patients’ families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. This is a salaried position. We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU’LL WORK:

You will support patients by responding to after-hours needs, between the hours of 11:00 pm – 8:00 am. You’ll provide skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as directed by the attending physician between the hours of 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You will work autonomously, so you need to be efficient in managing your time. You’ll be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state. If there are minimal to no after-hours needs during your shift, you will help with chart review or patient phone calls from your home. The schedule for this position is a rotation of 7 days on/ 7 days off.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Plan of Care: Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.

• Minimize Patient Risk: Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by prioritizing visits for high-risk patients.

• Supervision: Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs

• Continuity of Care: Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Family Educator/Advocate: Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.

• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.

• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.

• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

• Chart Review: Complete chart reviews, if needed based upon after-hours needs, to support patient care and regulatory compliance.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude

• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers

• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions

 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.

• Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.

• Designated workspace at home to assist with chart reviews if there are minimal to no after-hours needs.

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.  Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.