Private Duty RN for Assessments

Registered NurseAmaray Care is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team. This person is responsible for overseeing the treatment of patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will observe and document the administration of medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed.Amaray Care is currently in need of Nurses that are able to travel to different locations in the PG County area for in-person assessments. Demonstrate proficient skills in assessing the potential and current client's condition. Observe and supervise client care administered by caregivers in accordance with the client's plan of care. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations. This position reports to the DON and Operations manager.Qualifications1. Be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a current license.3. Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.4. Have reliable transportation.Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsThe person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.Perform the initial home care patient visit and re-evaluate the patient's needs and progress on a regular basis.Initiate the plan of care under the Doctor's orders.Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge Oasis for the home care patient.Observe, assess, and document symptoms.Monitor reactions and patient progress.Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care, and individualized treatment plans.Educate patients and caregivers on techniques for in-home health care.Coordinate patient services.Supervise LPNs and CNAs.Notify the physician and other personnel (DON, Operations Manager) of changes in the patient's condition.Perform a skill outline in the agency's approved policy and procedure manual.Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met.Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care.Update clinical records according to policy and procedures.Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually.Provide onsite supervision of CMTs and CNAs.Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations.The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting the patient. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs of the patient.Amaray Care is a Home Health Care organization dedicated to the mission of giving families a peace of mind through quality care.Amaray Care benefits include a sign-on bonus, flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement, training, and referral bonuses.