Clinical Nurse Specialist

Registered Nurse

To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship by: Providing and documenting skilled nursing care to patients in accordance with a written plan of treatment prescribed by the physician. May develop, implement, evaluate and revise written plan of care for patient. Provides appropriate interdisciplinary case management of assigned patients, demonstrating understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological.

Quality/No Harm:

• Coordinating delivery of care by other disciplines as appropriate.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other disciplines and demonstrates multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and communicates progress and changes in condition to physician and Clinical Ops Supervisor.
• Supervises the Home Health Aide as needed.
• Accepts any referral willingly.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Assesses for barriers to learning and performs pertinent patient teaching each visit.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving skills.
• Performs complete assessment on admission if requested; interprets data and bases plan of care on assessment findings.
• Implements medical plan of treatment and makes appropriate nursing interventions based on identified needs.
• Utilizes current blood/body substance and infection control policies and guidelines.
• Assesses home environment relative to safety issues and makes recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Attends meetings and in-service programs as requested.
• Utilizes performance improvement findings to improve practice.
• Handles unusual occurrences per policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Customer Experience:

• Develops plan of care in conjunction with Clinical Operations Manager, which includes safety, educational and psychosocial needs.
• Documents in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Complies with State/Federal Regulations and Private Duty policies regarding delivery of home care services.
• Promotes patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates caring behavior.
• Practices a non-judgmental attitude.
• Utilizes good listening skills.

Stewardship:

• Attends meetings and in-service programs as requested.
• Utilizes performance improvement findings to improve practice.
• Handles unusual occurrences per policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Collects pre-payments for services as defined by admission process in conjunction with Clinical Operations Manager.
• Maintains and updates all required documentation for personnel record in a timely manner.

Work Experience Qualifications Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Special Qualifications:

• Current Florida RN license
• Current CPR from American Heart Association
• A current American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS CPR card for Healthcare Providers will be accepted upon hire. However, associate must obtain American Heart Association BLS CPR card within 90-days.
• Successful completion of Level II background screening (fingerprinting) after August 1, 2010.
• Current valid Driver License or ID card.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by driving record for 3 years prior to employment preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Exposure to biohazardous waste, chemical substances and unknown diseases.
• Care is provided in a variety of home environments.
• Ability to move in crowded conditions.
• Ability to operate automobile in variable conditions.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull or ambulate patients up to 20 times daily.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, unassisted, up to six times daily.
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to pass colorblind test in order to perform those point of care tests requiring color changes.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to interact with other professionals, families and patients.
• Ability to work in stressful environments/situations.
• Ability to quickly decide concerning appropriate therapy and patient care.
• Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
• Ability to assess, interpret data and educate patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Ability to work independently.

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.