Field Staff RN

Job Description

Job Description

Field Staff Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

To provide prescribed nursing care services to the ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in the home care setting by following a Plan of Care (POC) according to the patient's needs. This includes comprehensive health and psychological evaluation, monitoring of the condition, health promotion and prevention, coordination of services, teaching and training activities, and direct nursing care.

Essential Functions:

Use the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological, and physical sciences in the application of the nursing process.

Responsibilities:

Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite, and type of diet, etc. Evaluate the patient, family member(s), and home environment to determine what health teaching will be required. Evaluate the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members caring for the patient.

Perform accurate assessments, develop and implement a written Plan of Care with the patient following physician's orders and according to agency guidelines; perform and document nursing interventions, including patient education, according to the plan of care and adapt these actions as patient needs change.

Demonstrate knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills as outlined in agency policy and clinical policy; maintain clinical competencies according to hospice care standards; comply with state practice act.

Additional Responsibilities:

Conform to all applicable Agency policies and procedures. Perform related duties as assigned or requested. Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, goal setting, active participation in professional and related organizations, and individual research.

Assume accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy. Possess adequate knowledge of Medicare and insurance standards to ensure reimbursement for all services rendered.

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. Have a 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. Instruments and equipment used on a regular basis: thermometer, blood pressure cuff, glucometer, PT/INR machine, PICC line, wound vac, IV skills competency will be evaluated upon hire.

Job Conditions:

Must have a driver's license and be willing to drive to patient's residence within 50-mile radius of the current TruHeart Office (2738 East 51st St, Ste 24, Tulsa, OK 74105). The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as frequent communication by telephone and in writing is involved.

The 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 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. Maintains patient rights and dignity through HIPPA compliance.

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 & auto insurance

Work Attire: Scrubs

Environmental Conditions:

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

Physical Requirements:

A. Sitting (3-6 hours daily)
B. Standing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
C. Walking (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
D. Twisting (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
E. Bending (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
F. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Climbing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
G. Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
H. Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
I. Reaching (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
J. Grasping: Simple <50 pounds (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
K. Pulling (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
L. Pushing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)
M. Lifts and Carries (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

To Apply:

Please submit your application to [TruHeart Hospice - Tulsa].