Private Duty Nurse

PDN Field Nurse

The PDN Field Nurse is accountable for delivery of personalized and specialized care to patients in their homes and other settings. This client has Ceribal Palusy. This client's needs are as followed: They are wheelchair bound and require multiple nursing interventions due to instability of respiratory, GI, GU, neurological, cardiovascular, and mental health function. This caregiver needs to have experience with Tracheostomy care. This client needs a PDN Field Nurse 1-2 weekends a month 10pm-6am.

Responsibilities

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with an unencumbered license.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Evidence of initial TB test or screenings and other exams as required by law.
• Ability to perform clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to accurately evaluate patients' health status and identify potential complications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to manage medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Compassion, empathy, and patience to provide holistic care and support to patients and their families.
• Knowledge of various medical procedures, equipment, and supplies commonly used in home healthcare settings.
• Ability to use the electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant healthcare software.

Qualifications

Operations/Administration:

• Adhere to all federal, state, and local government laws and guidelines as well as CBC Home Care policies and procedures.
• Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and following all appropriate standards.
• Verbal or written report to physician as necessary regarding client's response to services.
• Secure / coordinate equipment and supplies for the client as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain current RN/LPN license and required continuing education per State BON.
• Obtain initial TB testing/screening and other health exams as required by state regulations.
• Be aware and adhere to all federal and state regulatory standards.
• Timely completion of CBC assigned education, in-services, and skills day.
• Adhere to CBC policies and procedures, Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and Rights & Responsibilities.
• Adhere to Department of Corrections policies and regulations (if applicable)
• To ensure the health and safety of individuals.
• Practice safely and competently.
• Any other related responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Education/Competency/Work Experience:

• Accredited and current RN license.
• Bachelor's degree (BSN), Associate degree (ADN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• Direct care experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment and Environmental Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.