Home Care Registered Nurse PT Flexible

Looking for individuals to join our home care family.
At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.
*Each office is independently owned and operated.
POSITION SUMMARY Provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.
The Registered Nurse provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process, and communicates/documents observations and assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing. Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy unless other arrangements are made.
Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).

Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice: Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment.
Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation.
Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards.
Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan. Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case Manager.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control practices.

Identifies needs for personal professional growth.
Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training (pediatrics, infusion, specialized equipment, etc.).

Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by RN Case Manager.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS The information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job. During a typical workday, this position requires the activities listed.