Registered Nurse

To oversee the care of clients and monitor aides, perform nursing assessments, and write, monitor, and update care plans for clients Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Complete all documentation for nursing assessments, observations, and planning evaluation pertaining to clients
• Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan
• Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards
• Act on client’s behalf to assure patient rights
• Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce good safety attitude and practices displayed by other staff members
• Respond promptly to any client complaints concerning a caregiver, document complaints, review complaints with the scheduling team, and take appropriate action with the caregiver
• Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and consistently reinforce

• Able to work as a team member
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Able to communicate effectively with the company staff, the clients, and clients’ families
• Able to handle occasional physical and verbal mistreatment from clients in an appropriate professional manner at all times
• Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) nursing assistants
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, and possess excellent client interaction skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently

• Bachelor of science in nursing
• Current RN licensure
• CPR certification
• Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing