Registered Nurse

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title/Position:Registered Nurse (RN)Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical DirectorPosition Summary:The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nursebuilds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs ofindividuals and families within their homes and communities.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care:Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosisDevelops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporatestherapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in theplanning process.Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications andtreatments as prescribed by the physician.Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior todischarge of the patient.Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility tocoordinate patient care for assigned caseload.Communication:Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in thepatient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.Additional Duties:Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.3. Maintain a current CPR certification.4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and isin good working order.5. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.SKILLS REQUIRED1. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.2. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills percompetency checklist.3. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.5. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies andequipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to performrequired nursing skills6.Pull, push and or lift 15-20 pounds on a daily basis. Pull / push 125-200 pounds on a regular basis. Pulls/push 200 or more pounds on a regular basis· Sits, stands stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours.· Drives in own car to and from patients’ home. Work in patient(s) homes as well as agency office.· Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Compliance:Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Frequent driving in occasional extreme weather conditionsMust be able to lift more than 50 poundsPushing, pulling up to 100 poundsFrequent squattingFrequent sitting, standing, stooping and walking