Registered Nurse

Registered NurseThe Registered Nurse is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect care to clients in their home environment in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The nurse instructs, motivates, and assists clients in health maintenance and disease prevention to improve their ability to live independently at home. The nurse supervises, directs the efforts of the Caregiver when involved in the client's plan of care. Based on state regulations, nurses may perform administrative and/or field/clinical responsibilities.Responsibilities include:Providing skilled nursing care/treatment to clients per Physicians Orders and Plan of CareAccurately documenting nursing actions of all care given, individual's health status, and communicate with family and physiciansDocumenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needsProviding skilled nursing treatments per physician's orders and within the nurse's scope of practiceAdministering medication and management as neededProviding health teaching of client and assisting client in learning appropriate self-care techniques and safety measuresConducting nursing assessment visit as neededReporting all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory standardsFollowing policies and procedures according to operation, state and regulatory standardsUsing safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or clientMaintaining confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rightsMay be asked to cover after hours, weekends, and holiday on call to meet the needs of clientsCompleting Start of Care assessments in person, where applicable and in accordance with state regulationsCompleting supervisory visits based on compliance and regulations to include review of plan of care, caregiver competency assessment, and completion of required documentation. Complete daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as/if requiredObserving, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing support for well, chronic or acutely ill individuals in a community or home settingWorking closely with Director or Nursing/Nurse Supervisor and/or Branch Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services to address the health needs of persons servedAttending and participating in staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as requestedEnsuring compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standardsEnsuring the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physicianEnsuring that there are policies in place that address medication administration, medication errors, medication storage/access and medication destruction, and that these policies are reviewed at least annually and revised as necessaryTranscribing or ensuring transcription of physician phone orders and other medically related reportsEnsuring that furnishings, equipment, and supplies are maintained within guidelines established to prevent the spread of diseaseEnsuring that appointments for health related issues are scheduled, completed and that appropriate response to findings are implemented in a timely mannerCommunicating with Branch Manager, Customer Service Manager and/or Scheduler when clients are hospitalizedProviding new employee training, annual re-certification training, and competency validation for health and safety related topicsMay provide case management as required by state regulationsOther duties as assignedQualifications include:Degree in Nursing from an accredited schoolOne or more years of nursing experience preferredHome Health Care experience preferredExperience in administering medicationsCurrent and unrestricted registration and license in the state of the operationCPR professional certificationGeneral knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software and documentation applicationsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the companyExcellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detailsCapable of working responsibly with highly confidential informationAbility to work effectively independently or in a team environmentAbility to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issuesAbility to learn and complete various educational and position specific goalsMeet all pre-employment requirements per company and/or state regulationsBasic clinical skillsProfessional appearance and demeanorSalary Range: USD $41.00 / Hour