Purpose:
Provides health promotion and health prevention activities and home health nursing services for individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of settings.
Responsibilities:
Assesses the population served. Gathers data from a wide variety of sources. Contributes as appropriate to other agency and community health assessments.
Plans for services to individuals, families, groups and communities. Participates in agency and community planning activities as directed. Confers with other agencies and providers in order to collaborate and coordinate efforts.
Provides services, which may include but are not limited to physical assessment, education, case management, referral, advocacy, screening, follow up, and consultation.
Follows accepted policies/procedures to assure safety for self and other staff and clients.
Participates in marketing and outreach activities, and represents the agency in community groups and activities as directed.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all services. Contributes to appropriate statistical data collection for billing purposes and completion of reports and documentation in the time specified by supervisor. Documents accurate, reimbursable, comprehensive, goal directed nursing notes.
Develops a comprehensive plan of care. Establishes realistic, achievable, measurable and quantifiable client goals.
Performs OASIS/Comprehensive Assessment of clients within regulatory timeframes.
Obtains physician orders for provided services, treatments and changes in frequency and duration of services provided.
Keeps clinical records reviewed and updated including medication sheets, care plans, and progress notes.
Plans for discharge at the initial visit. Completes required documents for preparation of discharge of the client.
Participates in evaluating the effectiveness of program activities.
Accepts and supports the mission and vision of the agency.
Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the health care setting where assigned.
Accepts responsibility for personal growth and development. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Assists with the orientation and training of new staff.
Qualifications:
Current and valid Iowa RN license
Completion of an accredited nursing degree program
One year of clinical experience in an acute care, long-term care or home health setting required
Knowledge of public health nursing principles and practices, including community health issues, preventive measures and community resources
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills using the English language
Possess excellent critical thinking and decision making skills as well as strong nursing assessment skills
Keeps current in nursing knowledge and skills
Ability to plan, organize, teach, and work collaboratively with individual clients/families, community groups/organizations, and other health care providers to achieve public health objectives
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement and work well within a team setting
Ability to provide services in various community settings
Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to work with the management information system, enter client data appropriately and assist with data collection and reporting
Appearance and personality appropriate for daily contact with patients/clients, social workers, community agencies, and co-workers
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check
Working Conditions:
Physical requirements: Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical activities: Kneeling, Reaching, Talking, Repetitive motions, Standing, Pulling, Walking, Lifting, Fingering (picking, pinching, typing, etc.), Grasping (applying pressure with fingers and palm), Feeling (perceiving size, shape, texture, temperature by touching), Visual acuity (field of vision for analyzing data, viewing computer, using measurement devices, operating machines, determining accuracy or neatness, and/or making general observations)
Environment: Hazards (chemicals, infectious diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
Time: Ability to be flexible with a varying schedule and programmatic requirements
Travel: Required between locations
These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.
EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.
About EveryStep
One of Iowa’s oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.
The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and services:
Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life
Offer compassionate support to families experiencing grief and loss
Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children
Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems
Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community
Bring wellness services to places where people are
Serving Iowa from 11 locations, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep’s mission: We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is important and contributes to our mission.
EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.