Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Chapel Hill, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, patient-centered nursing care to patients in their homes, focusing on promoting health, managing chronic conditions, and assisting with recovery or palliative care. The RN works independently or as part of a home healthcare team to deliver high-quality care while coordinating with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.

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• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and social needs, to develop individualized care plans.
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• Administer prescribed medications, wound care, IV therapy, and other treatments as required.
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• Educate patients and families on health conditions, medication management, self-care, and disease prevention strategies.
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• Monitor patients for changes in health status, responding to acute issues such as infections, medication reactions, or chronic condition exacerbations.
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• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring continuity and improved health outcomes.
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• Provide wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other specialized nursing interventions.
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• Assist patients with mobility, self-care, and activities of daily living (ADLs) when necessary.
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• Promote infection control and safety in the home setting to prevent complications.
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• Document patient care, progress, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
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• Advocate for patients by connecting them with community resources, support services, and medical professionals as needed.
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• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses, injuries, or end-of-life care.
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• Educate caregivers and family members on how to care for patients, ensuring proper techniques and safety practices.
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• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
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• Licensure:\n
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  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
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• Certification:\n
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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  • Home Health Nurse Certification (HHNC) preferred.
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• Experience: Previous experience in home health care
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