REGISTERED NURSE HOME CARE

Registered Nurse | Um Health-Sparrow Home Care

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: The Home Care Nurse provides direct nursing care, treatment, and health instructions to patients in their homes.

Essential Duties

Assess patient's condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established policies, physician orders and according to patient centered goals.

In collaboration with the patient's physician and patient, develops and implements a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.

Observes, assesses, and reports to physician and other assigned personnel signs and symptoms of disease process, changes in the patient's physical and/or emotional condition, and patient's response to the therapeutic regime.

Demonstrates, teaches, and supervises the patient, family members, and/or caregivers in patient care and treatment procedures.

Evaluates the patient's response to care, updates physician and other pertinent caregivers, and reassesses on an ongoing basis the condition and needs of the patient.

Completes required documentation according to agency policy.

Supervises Agency Ancillary staff such as HHA and LPN, including preparing a Home Health Aide Care Plan and monitors both Home Health Aide Care Plan and Nursing Care Plan implementation.

Maintains equipment, supplies, and environment in a safe manner.

Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing and home care.

As an RN Case Manager, assures communication of patient's plan of care is carried out and goals are appropriate for patient's condition and visit plan is effective.

Maintains professional standards, compliance with State, Federal (CMS conditions of participation), and Joint Commission regulations, and infection control protocol by participating in in-services, staff meetings, process improvement teams, continuing education seminars when available, and adhering to the SHC expectations standards of care guidelines.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Michigan

Valid Driver's License

Proof of Auto Insurance

Active American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire

Work Experience

No Experience Required. Per Diem positions require a minimum of 1 year RN experience in acute care, long-term care, or home care OR 2 years' experience as an LPN or CNA in a Long Term Care Facility

Education

Must be a graduate from a school of Nursing

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Required:

Excellent assessment skills

Demonstrated ability exercise independent judgment

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated understanding of public health principles and practices

Demonstrated ability to document and assemble data in proper format

Ability to enter/exit patient homes that may/may not be handicap accessible

Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Recent experience in home care or public health