Registered Nurse

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Registered Nurse has accountability for the following functions and tasks: Responsible for supervising the caregiver staff. Conduct client assessments to determine care needs. Develop and oversee Plan of Care for different clients. Initiate the Plan of Care and make necessary ongoing revisions. Assure that the client and family understand the home Plan of Care and their responsibilities. Instruct or supervise the caregivers who are responsible for assisting the client with personal care needs. Make revisions to the Plan of Care, as required. Conduct orientation and training following agency guidelines. Maintain a safe environment for clients. Supervise, teach and orient caregivers per agency guidelines and regulatory standards. Recognize and reward good job performance and promote caregiver recognition. Respond to and resolve client complaints or concerns. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. Demonstrate knowledge of current health and homecare practices. Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team. Participate in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the services provided to clients. Conduct in-home supervisory visits in accordance with agency guidelines and/or state license regulations. Report any observed, suspected and alleged elder abuse to the management team without delay. Respond to emergency situations professionally and calmly. Maintain a high level of professionalism and demeanor. Practice good time management, problem solving, follow instructions and complete work assignments. Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including client's families and other employees. Demonstrate self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors, clients and family, ability to listen without imposing personal values or beliefs. Demonstrate sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others. Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients. Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professionalism of the business. REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing. Currently registered/licensed with the Maryland Board of Nursing. Two years of nursing experience in a home care industry is preferred. Successfully complete ongoing compliance with licensing, certification, continuing education, background checks, drug and alcohol testing, Office of Attorney General (OIG) screening, and health assessments/other assessments as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employer policy. Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically - both orally and in writing. Valid licensed driver with reliable transportation. Valid state required proof of insurance. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Must be able to lift, push or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to perform tasks involving a combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, twisting, and climbing stairs. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetic that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the requirements of this position. Work in various home environments with exposure to residential noise, debris, lighting, and indoor heating and cooling systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr