Registered Staff Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This position will ensure that the health and safety of all clients are met.
• The RN will assist the Director of Nursing with planning, coordinating, and managing the home care service and act within the Comprehensive Home Care regulations.
• The RN is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and monitoring of home care service delivery under the direction of the Director of Health Services.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as an RN, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.
• Must have a valid driver's license, if driving is required.

Other Specialized Knowledge and Abilities:
This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess the skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members, and the Director of Nursing.
• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends, and evenings.

Essential Job Functions and Tasks:

Job Function:

• Work within Home Care program guidelines including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.

Tasks:

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Home Care.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records and client living environments.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be available for staffing and notifications.
• Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.
• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, monitors and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Reviews client service agreements with RN, as needed.
• Monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians any changes in client’s needs or conditions, as needed.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications.
• Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Assists with compliance in meeting regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.