STAFF NURSE - HOMECARE NURSING (East Region)

Registered Nurse

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient#s/resident#s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable. Will service the East Region North Canton, Hartville, Uniontown, Louisville, East Canton, East Sparta, New Phila, Dover, etc.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Responsibilities:

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting 0-10 lbs Never
• Lifting 10-20 lbs Never
• Lifting 20-35 lbs Frequent
• Lifting 35-50 lbs Frequent
• Lifting 50-75 lbs Frequent
• Lifting 75-100 lbs Continuous
• Lifting over 100 lbs Continuous
• Forward Reaching Never
• Overhead Reaching Never
• Standing Frequent
• Walking Frequent
• Sitting Frequent
• Climbing Never
• Stairs/Ladder Never
• Bending Stooping Frequent
• Pushing Pulling Never
• Grasping/repetitive sustained Never
• Fine motor coordination Frequent
• Vision: Near/Far Frequent
• Vision: Hearing: ordinary convervation/other Frequent
• Hazardous Exposure Category I

Qualifications:

• BLS, One year nursing experience preferred; home health experience desirable

Responsibilities:

• One year nursing experience preferred. Home health nursing experience desirable
• Contributes to the development of the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed
• Documents all observations, interventions, significant findings and communications within agency established timeframes
• Completes assigned responsibilities in required timeframe and accepts additional duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the patient and agency
• Serves as a liaison between the agency, community resources, patients and their families
• Manages and directs patients and caregivers toward appropriate and available agencies and community resources needed to ensure implementation of the plan of care
• Provides care and services in accordance with the requirements of various third party payor sources, Medicare and Medicaid
• Identifies and implements discharge planning needs prior to discharge
• Teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate, provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the provider
• Provides health counseling
• Assess for and initiates interventions to promote a safe environment
• Participates in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI)
• Complies with infection control and prevention safety policies
• Attends and participates in case conferences
• Coordinates arrangements for equipment and supplies for patient care
• Meets daily/weekly productivity standards established by the agency
• Completes annual competency and educational requirements within the required timeframes
• Protects patient health information according to the HIPAA privacy rule and Aultman Hospital policies
• Supports the strategic goals of the organization
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times
• Must have reliable, personal transportation, valid driver#s license and automobile insurance

Working Conditions:

• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the agency based upon volume and acuity
• Visits may be required during night or evening hours and during periods of inclement weather
• Works weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs
• Participates in on call rotation as assigned to cover departmental needs and schedules
• Travel within the agency designated service areas is required
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority throughout the assigned shift