Primary functions are to provide nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Job Classification: Exempt

Lines of Authority : Reports to Supervising Nurse

Job Qualifications:

Education : Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure : State licensed as a Registered Nurse or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL), State Driver’s License

Experience : Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred.

Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Sensitivity to issues of loss and grief; Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Transportation : Reliable transportation.

Health : CPR certified; TB health screen or TB test/CXR according to policy; Hepatitis B Vaccination Consent/Declination

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients home in various conditions; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; On call.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged sitting and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.