RN

Registered Nurse

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing services to home care clients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs focused nursing assessment of clients to determine appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the client's health status.
• Provides interventions for clients with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability.
• Provides nursing care to clients who are ventilator-dependent, require complex nursing care or have other complex medical equipment/needs.
• Provides nursing visits and direct care to clients in their homes as directed by the RN.
• Sets up medications for clients according to the medication management program, as indicated.
• Monitors staff as delegated by the RN to assure that they are following the care plan and that they are performing the tasks appropriately.
• Follows up with teaching protocols as established by the RN.
• Answers questions for staff, as appropriate.
• Refers problems to the RN.
• Coordinates medical appointments for clients, including follow-up with any new orders or changes after visit with direction from RN as needed.
• Accepts and implements physician orders with direction from RN as needed.
• Responds to phone calls from other providers related to clients with RN direction as needed.
• Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record.
• Communicates with families, responsible parties, case managers and other health care providers regarding the clients with direction from the RN as needed.
• Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to: body mechanics, falls prevention, reporting of defective equipment or hazards, wiping spills or wet floors immediately, using standard precautions and appropriate infection control measures, knowledge of emergency procedures, reporting incidents/accidents to the Director of Nursing or Administrator on the day of occurrence.
• Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
• Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the client and family.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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• Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Participates in in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
• Adheres to all agency policies.

EXPERIENCE/JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota
• Experience in home care or assisted living preferred
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions
• Able to function independently
• Good health status and emotional stability
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence

WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit Frequently
• Stand Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Bend/Stoop Occasionally
• Squat Occasionally
• Crawl Occasionally
• Reach above shoulder Frequently
• Reach below shoulder level Frequently
• Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 50 lbs. Frequently Over 50 lbs. Occasionally

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Inside Continually
• Outside Occasionally
• Exposed to temperatures of: 32 degrees F and less Occasionally 100 degrees F and more Occasionally
• Wet and humid conditions Occasionally
• Noise, vibration Occasionally

HAZARDS/EXPOSURE:

• Infectious wastes Continually
• Toxic chemicals Occasionally
• Needles/Body fluids Continually
• Mechanical Hazards-Driving Frequently