at MD Home Health in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and to coordinate care
with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates in, the
coordination of care.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate from an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate nursing program.
Licensure: Active, state license as a registered nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
member state. Current driver’s license.
Experience: One year of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current
CPR certification.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a
flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some
stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient and
family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
