Home Health RN

Summary May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $3,750 This position is responsible for assessing client health needs, nursing care requirement and the delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses client health needs, nursing care requirements, and delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. Directs client assessments by other nursing staff. Plans care for assigned clients and directs the planning of care by other nursing staff. Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care; ensures responsible care is rendered to clients. Implements nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and demonstrates competence in nursing care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric client. Other duties and responsibilities Self Management: Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships. Assumes responsibility for own continued professional development and assists with the development of other staff members. Certifications and Licensures Credential: RN – Registered Nurse Equivalent Experience: MI Essential: true Credential: Fingerprinting (FINGERPRIN) Credential: Drivers License (DRIVERSLIC) Credential: Vehicle Insurance (VEH INS) Credential: Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 1 month of hire or transfer Credential: TEAM ADVANCED – Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAMS) – within 6 months of hire or transfer Equivalent Experience and Essential status noted where applicable Required Education Education: ASSOC Equivalent Experience: Education Specialization: Essential: true Experience, Training and Skills A minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing experience. Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures. Participates in equipment inservices and competencies related to role expectations. Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description. Understands and is accountable for the Health System's customer service standards. Psychiatric Nurse: Minimum of one year experience in inpatient, outpatient or community psychiatric nursing. NCC Psychiatric Nurse certification preferred. Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions Exposure to stressful situations, trauma, grief and death; able to wear PPE including latex materials or substitutes if required. Move freely about the facility, perform the functions of the job as outlined; good vision and hearing with or without assistive devices. Frequently sit/stand/walk; may require frequent postural changes (stooping, kneeling, crouching). Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials; follow health system policies. Handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake. Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling; physical demand level: Medium; lifting up to 21-50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs continuously; walking/standing as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr