Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

The Registered Nurse is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect care to clients in their home environment in accordance with the organizations 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 clients plan of care. Based on state regulations, nurses may perform administrative and/or field/clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care/treatment to clients per Physicians Orders and Plan of Care

Accurately documents nursing actions of all care given, individuals health status, and communicate with family and physicians

Documents the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs

Provides skilled nursing treatments per physicians orders and within the nurses scope of practice

Administers medication and management as needed

Provides health teaching of client and assisting client in learning appropriate self-care techniques and safety measures

Conducts nursing assessment visit as needed

Reports all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory standards

Follows policies and procedures according to operation, state and regulatory standards

Uses safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or client

Maintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rights

May be asked to cover after hours, weekends, and holiday on call to meet the needs of clients

Completes Start of Care assessments in person, where applicable and in accordance with state regulations

Completes 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 required

Observes, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing support for well, chronic or acutely ill individuals in a community or home setting

Works 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 served

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as requested

Ensures compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standards

Ensures the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physician

Ensures 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 necessary

Transcribes or ensures transcription of physician phone orders and other medically related reports

Ensures that furnishings, equipment, and supplies are maintained within guidelines established to prevent the spread of disease

Ensures that appointments for health related issues are scheduled, completed and that appropriate response to findings are implemented in a timely manner

Communicates with Branch Manager, Customer Service Manager and/or Scheduler when clients are hospitalized

Provides new employee training, annual re-certification training, and competency validation for health and safety related topics

May provide case management as required by state regulations

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Degree in Nursing from an accredited school

One of more years of nursing experience preferred

Home Health Care experience preferred

Experience in administering medications

Current and unrestricted registration and license in the state of the operation

CPR professional certification

General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software and documentation applications

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company

Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details

Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information

Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment

Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues

Ability to learn and complete various educational and position specific goals

Meet all pre-employment requirements per company and/or state regulations

Basic clinical skills

Professional appearance and demeanor

About our Line of Business

ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visitwww.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rescare-community-living/) .

Salary Range

USD $33.00 - $34.00 / Hour

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Job LocationsUS-TX-CORSICANA

ID 2024-135683

Line of Business ResCare Community Living

Position Type Full-Time

Pay Min USD $33.00/Hr.

Pay Max USD $34.00/Hr.