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Job Description
- Req#: 959458
- This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus, paid out over 2 years.
- Health/Dental/Vision available day one
- 401k with employer match
- Referral Bonus Opportunity
- Gas Mileage Reimbursement - Vehicle Required
- Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
- License:
- Oklahoma RN licensure
- Valid driver's license
- Certifications:
- CPR certification
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire- LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire (range from upon hire to within 1 year)
- Experience: At least one year experience in Home Health.
up to 10,000 Sign on Bonus!
MERCY HOSPITAL Oklahoma City
Department: Home Health
Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)
Shift: Days
Incentives:
Overview:
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Start of Care Nurse
At Mercy’s Home Health, we believe in providing outstanding care that makes a significant difference in the lives of our patients. We are currently seeking a dedicated Start of Care Nurse. As the first point of contact for our new patients, you will have the opportunity to set the tone for the quality and compassion that our agency is known for.Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the patient’s home environment to determine the suitability for home care and identify any modifications needed to ensure safety.
- Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Utilize your expert clinical skills to perform detailed evaluations of patient health, crafting tailored care plans that address physical, mental, and environmental needs.
- Develop and Coordinate Care Plans: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care delivery, initiating necessary referrals and adjustments to maximize patient health outcomes.
- Educate and Empower: Teach patients and their families crucial self-care techniques, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and learning.
Qualifications:
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
About the company
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.