Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes or place of residence. The RN is responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, coordination of services, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The RN ensures care is delivered in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assesses the home environment and determines needs of patients and caregivers
• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
• Make referrals to other agencies or services as needed
• Provide skilled nursing services including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and disease management