Registered Nurse RN

Benefits 401(k) matching Company parties Opportunity for advancement Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Careers Advancement Job Summary Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients/clients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing/Director of Clinical Services. Responsibilities Provides services in accordance with the plan of care. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s/client’s nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient/client visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients/clients in a timely manner as per agency policy. Coordinates services. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient/client. Counsels the patient/client and responsible party/legal representative in meeting nursing and related needs. Participates in and presents in-service programs. Understands and adheres to established agency policies and procedures. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient/client needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/re certification orders and discharge summaries. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient/client. Conducts patient/client care conferences on patients/clients assigned to his/her care. Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned. Gives total patient/client care as needed. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned. Completes and submits assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with agency defined time frames. Qualifications Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state of Ohio Two (2) years’ nursing experience preferred. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this agency. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred Excellent interpersonal and client care skills Valid driver’s license First aid/CPR certification required #J-18808-Ljbffr