Registered Nurse - Home Health (PRN)

About The Legacy Difference From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

Our Values Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us. Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization. Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

About the Role

Nursing care is in accordance with the client's plan of care, and includes comprehensive health and psychosocial evaluation, monitoring of client's condition, health promotion and prevention, coordination of services, teaching and training activities and provision of direct nursing care and other duties as deemed necessary Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position.

This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Conducts the admission of the patient when necessary. Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member(s). As needed, performs comprehensive assessment to include OASIS, evaluation of home situation to determine what health teaching will be required and services needed.

Develops and updates the plan of care in consultation with the physician and all clinicians who perform the comprehensive assessments for the client. Participates in the patient's discharge planning process. Provides skilled nursing care as needed in accordance with the plan of care. Prepares and presents patient's record at case conference as indicated.

Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan. Always strives to improve nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading.

Responsible for the overall clinical record maintenance to include visit note documentation be completed within 24 hours, comprehensive assessments, including OASIS be completed within 48 hours, medication profile updated timely, orders/plans of care submitted timely, etc. Maintains confidentiality of patients’ private health information.

Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises and evaluates the Home Health Aide Care Plan in conjunction with the clinician establishing the aide care plan. Supervises that the aide supervisory visits are conducted every 14 days and when necessary, performs such supervisory visit.

Education

Requirements and Experience Current license in the state of Texas Current CPR certification. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing One or more years in a home health agency or hospital, home health experience preferred. We Offer Competitive salary and performance incentives Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family (FTE) Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE) Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. I-9 and E-Verify Compliance Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.

S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.