Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team at TruHeart Home Health - Pauls Valley and surrounding areas. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide prescribed nursing care services to patients in their homes, following a Plan of Care (POC) according to their needs. This includes comprehensive health and psychological evaluations, monitoring of condition, health promotion, prevention coordination of services, teaching, and direct nursing care.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite, and type of diet

• Evaluate the patient, family member(s), and home environment to determine what health teaching will be required

• Perform accurate assessments, develop, and implement a written Plan of Care with the patient's physician's orders and according to agency guidelines

• Administer all medications, treatments according to agency policy, accepted standards of care, and home care guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in their homes

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized Plan of Care

• Conduct patient assessments and re-evaluations as needed

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and physicians

• Maintain accurate and concise records of patient care

• Participate in case conferences and team meetings

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conform to all applicable agency policies and procedures

• Perform related duties as assigned or requested

• Continuously strive to improve nursing care through attendance at in-service education, formal education, and active participation in professional organizations

Necessities:

• Must pass a criminal background check

• Must pass a drug test

• Must have the ability to fill out and turn in a time sheet in a timely manner

• Must have respect and take care of company technology placed in your care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Organizational and time management skills

• Ability to supervise in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

• Friendly and cooperative attitude with patients, family, and staff

Technology/Equipment Operation:

• Must be able to interact with a computer to check email, assess training, and look at your schedule

• Must be able to interact with an iPad for onsite charting and documentation

Job Conditions:

• Must have a driver's license and be willing to drive to patient's residence within Pauls Valley and surrounding areas

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as frequent communication by telephone and in writing is involved

• Ability to access a patient's home, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required

• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and top perform patient care

Information Management:

• Has access to all patient medical records which may be discussed with the supervising nurse

• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security regarding patients and business trade practices

Age Related Competencies:

• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs and appropriate for this position

Risk Management:

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations

• Keep abreast of changes in health care law

• Maintains agency/program compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for RN

• Experience: One or more years in home health agency or in hospital setting

• Training: Competency assessments must be completed

• License/Certification: Current Oklahoma RN license, CPR, driver's license, and auto insurance

Work Attire: Scrubs

Environmental Conditions: Moderate noise level; inherent potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, moderate stress, and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting (3-6 hours daily)

• Standing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Walking (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Twisting (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Bending (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Climbing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Reaching (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Grasping: Simple <50 pounds (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Pulling (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Pushing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

• Lifts and Carries (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career, apply to join our team today!