Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients; acts as case manager in the coordination of services and personnel needed to execute the plan of treatment for each patient and family receiving home health care.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: Licensed Vocational Nurse & Home Health Aides

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.           
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Occasionally
  • Walking- Continuously
  • Standing- Continuously
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting - Frequently
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform nursing procedures for patients in the following age groups (Newborn, Children, Adolescents Adults and Geriatrics)
• Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide nursing care to patients in a home health setting.
• Conducts on going assessment of patient’s clinical status including lab, diagnostic tests and physician’s progress notes.
• Identifies patient needs and health status from assessment data (including physician's history and physical lab data)
• Analyzes clinical data and makes appropriate decision from lab, diagnostic tests and assessments to inform the physician and make appropriate referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Associate’s degree in Nursing
  • Completion of an accredited Nursing program

Experience:

• Required
  • One year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Preferred
  • One year of experience in Home Health

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Auto Liability Insurance
  • Reliable transportation