Registered Nurse - Home Health Care - Full Time - Days

General Summary

Under general supervision of the nursing supervisor, utilizes the knowledge and application of nursing principles to independently provide direct patient care in the home. Assesses need for other allied health care services such as home health aide services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech-language pathology, and social work, to ensure an integrated home health care delivery system. Performs other related duties and projects as assigned. Over the IRS Mileage Reimbursement rate.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Our Culture

Our average tenure of employees is 7 years. This speaks to our culture. You can expect an environment where:

• You’re not just another employee, you are a part of a community of experts dedicated to helping our patients and helping each other succeed.
• Over 97% of our clinicians feel that they are doing meaningful work and that their leader cares about them.
• Everyone is welcome. Diversity and inclusion are considered in all our decisions and are the key reasons that we are nationally recognized as a top diversity employer. Modern Healthcare named Henry Ford Health a top diversity leader.
• Our department functions like a family
  
  

Education & Experience

• Requires graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a registered nurse required.
• A minimum of nine months to one year clinical nursing experience preferred.
• The ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and health care personnel is required.
• Knowledge of computer use is required to electronically document patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required in order to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must possess a current driver's license, a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift, carry, transport and move clients, if needed
  
  

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Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services
• Department: HHC RN - Taylor
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable