The home health Baylor RN uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. This position is primarily responsible for the initial assessment and case development of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation. Will perform non-start-of-care visits as necessary to ensure physician's orders are being followed and patient is receiving quality care.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with a multi-disciplinary team, and performs foll...