Home Health Weekend Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates, interprets, plans, implements, and assesses patient care based on their age and medical condition.
• Efficiently manages the evaluation of new patients, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team and conducting follow-up visits as needed.
• Communicates information appropriately, adhering to organizational policies and discipline-specific guidelines.
• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the program.
• Organizes and executes tasks in a productive and efficient manner.
• Adjusts and maintains schedules to optimize organizational performance.
• Exhibits a daily commitment to the organization's core values.
• Fosters positive interpersonal relationships with all team members.
• Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Consistently embodies the mission, vision, and values of the organization in daily activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program, holding either an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Licensure / Certifications: Must possess a current nursing license to practice in the state of care (NC/SC).
• Experience: A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required, with a preference for home health experience.
• Technical / Motor Skills: Requires hand-eye coordination for administering injections, operating a computer, etc. Must be proficient in English communication and able to handle patient care equipment effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish positive interactions with patients, their families, physicians, and colleagues to provide effective care.
• Physical Requirements: Must be capable of transferring or maneuvering objects weighing at least 50 pounds as part of patient care. Frequent lifting, moving, and positioning of patients is necessary, along with the physical effort required for bathing and ambulating patients. Occasional overhead reaching, stair climbing, and fine motor skills are also required.
• Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess patient conditions, develop care plans, select appropriate interventions, evaluate responses to treatment, and educate patients about their health and recovery. Requires strong cognitive skills, including memory and the ability to prioritize tasks and learn new techniques.
• Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and utilize sight for implementing and evaluating care plans (e.g., changing dressings, starting IVs). Must also use hearing to auscultate sounds and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Exposure to Hazards: Potential exposure to noise, bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle injuries. May encounter traffic hazards and dangerous animals during home visits, as well as situations that could pose personal safety risks. Must be prepared for temperature variations and extreme weather conditions.
• Work Schedule: Typically Friday through Sunday, with the possibility of additional hours.
• Population Served: Care for adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license from North Carolina and access to a reliable vehicle are required.