Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE : The Registered Nurse shall furnish services in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and work within the basic principles of the professional nurse. All functions shall be performed by following the established policies and in compliance with state and federal regulations. The Registered Nurse reports directly to: Director of Nursing.

CLASSIFICATION : Part-time, non-exempt

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Caregivers

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.
• 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 home care practices. 
• Work a percentage of weekend shifts as directed by Director of Nursing. 
• On-call evenings and weekends, as directed. Manage calls in accordance with the company policies.
• Willing to service clients within a 50-mile radius of home office.
• Conduct in-home supervisory visits in accordance with agency guidelines and/or state licensure 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 Minnesota 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 in English.
• Valid licensed driver with reliable transportation.
• Valid state required proof of insurance. 
• Proficient with necessary technologies and softwares.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

• Must be able to lift, push or pull items weighing up to 50 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 prosthetics 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.

OTHER DUTIES :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Every employee is required to follow all additional policies, procedures, and rules, as set forth by the Company, which are subject to change.