PRN Nurse

Position Overview The PRN Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing care on an as-needed basis outside of regular business hours. This role involves responding to patient calls, assessing healthcare needs, and delivering appropriate interventions in a timely and compassionate manner. The PRN Nurse collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Supervisory Responsibilities None Duties/Responsibilities Respond promptly to patient calls and assess healthcare needs over the phone or in person; Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, and symptom management; Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual patient needs; Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to ensure understanding of care instructions and treatment plans; Monitor patient progress and response to interventions, documenting findings and reporting to healthcare providers as necessary; Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols; Coordinate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians and pharmacists, to facilitate continuity of care; Educate patients and caregivers on self-care techniques and symptom management strategies; Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient encounters and interventions; Adhere to all legal and ethical standards of nursing practice; Other duties may be assigned as need by management; Required Skills/Abilities Current registered nurse (RN) licensure; Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in an acute care or home healthcare setting; Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to make rapid and accurate decisions; Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations; Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively; Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; Proficiency in using medical equipment and electronic health records (EHR) systems; Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care; Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times; Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Current CPR certification required; Additional certifications in infusion therapy or related areas beneficial; Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work; Light to moderate lifting may be required; Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic); Ability to work in a confined area; Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. Disclaimer This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position or role, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the employee in this role might differ from those outlined in the Job Description and other duties may be assigned on a permanent or temporary basis based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Afinida Inc.