Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Las Vegas
Location: Henderson
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Home Health
Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient centered
nursing care to individuals in their homes. You will assist in
delivering and managing care for patients with various medical
conditions, including those recovering from surgery managing
chronic illnesses, or other health related concerns. Your role is
vital in ensuring patients receive compassionate, efficient, and
effective care in a home environment. Schedule: Full-Time,
Weekends, Friday - Monday, Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
and in accordance with home health care protocols. Perform routine
and specialized nursing tasks, including wound care, catheter
insertion, and monitoring vital signs. Assist in developing and
implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with the
patient, family, and healthcare team. Answer on -call phone calls
during the weekend. Monitor and document patient progress, response
to treatments, and any changes in condition, reporting significant
findings. Provide education and support to patients and their
families on disease management, medication use, and home care
techniques. Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and activities
of daily living as needed, ensuring safety and comfort. Maintain
accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in
compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Collaborate with LPNs, physicians, and other healthcare
professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Respond
to patient needs and changes in condition promptly, providing
appropriate interventions and support. Adhere to infection control
and safety procedures to protect patients and staff. Perform all
other duties assigned. Requirements: Job Qualifications: Valid
Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state in which work is
performed. 2 years of nursing experience, with a preference of
experience in home health or similar settings. Strong clinical
skills and the ability to perform a range of nursing procedures
with precision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families,
caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Demonstrated ability to
prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to
changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build
rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and transfer patients, with
or without assistance, up to 50lbs. Capability to perform physical
tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for
extended periods. Strength to handle medical equipment and assist
patients with mobility and physical activities. Visual acuity and
dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records,
administering injections, and handling medical instruments. Ability
to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Capacity to work in various home environments which may include
navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces. Maintain
regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work
schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager. Job
requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively
with high-stress situations. The ability to use your abdominal and
lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or
continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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