REGISTERED NURSE

Registered NurseThe Registered Nurse is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect care to clients in their home environment in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The nurse instructs, motivates, and assists clients in health maintenance and disease prevention to improve their ability to live independently at home. The nurse supervises, directs the efforts of the Caregiver when involved in the client's plan of care. Based on state regulations, nurses may perform administrative and/or field/clinical responsibilities.Provides skilled nursing care/treatment to clients per Physicians Orders and Plan of CareAccurately documents nursing actions of all care given, individual's health status, and communicate with family and physiciansDocuments the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needsProvides skilled nursing treatments per physician's orders and within the nurse's scope of practiceAdministers medication and management as neededProvides health teaching of client and assisting client in learning appropriate self-care techniques and safety measuresConducts nursing assessment visit as neededReports all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory standardsFollows policies and procedures according to operation, state and regulatory standardsUses safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or clientMaintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rightsMay be asked to cover after hours, weekends, and holiday on call to meet the needs of clientsCompletes Start of Care assessments in person, where applicable and in accordance with state regulationsCompletes supervisory visits based on compliance and regulations to include review of plan of care, caregiver competency assessment, and completion of required documentation. Complete daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as/if requiredObserves, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing support for well, chronic or acutely ill individuals in a community or home settingWorks closely with Director or Nursing/Nurse Supervisor and/or Branch Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services to address the health needs of persons servedAttends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as requestedEnsures compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standardsEnsures the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physicianEnsures that there are policies in place that address medication administration, medication errors, medication storage/access and medication destruction, and that these policies are reviewed at least annually and revised as necessaryTranscribes or ensures transcription of physician phone orders and other medically related reportsEnsures that furnishings, equipment, and supplies are maintained within guidelines established to prevent the spread of diseaseEnsures that appointments for health related issues are scheduled, completed and that appropriate response to findings are implemented in a timely mannerCommunicates with Branch Manager, Customer Service Manager and/or Scheduler when clients are hospitalizedProvides new employee training, annual re-certification training, and competency validation for health and safety related topicsMay provide case management as required by state regulationsOther duties as assignedDegree in Nursing from an accredited schoolOne of more years of nursing experience preferredHome Health Care experience preferredExperience in administering medicationsCurrent and unrestricted registration and license in the state of the operationCPR professional certificationGeneral knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software and documentation applicationsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the companyExcellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detailsCapable of working responsibly with highly confidential informationAbility to work effectively independently or in a team environmentAbility to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issuesAbility to learn and complete various educational and position specific goalsMeet all pre-employment requirements per company and/or state regulationsBasic clinical skillsProfessional appearance and demeanorSalary Range: USD $41.00 / Hour