JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care
1. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care and nursing needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs

.8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication
1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.

3. Prepares clinical and progress notes, and summaries of care.

4. Communicates with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties
1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

2. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

3. Participates in in-service programs.

4. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

5. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

6. For patient’s receiving care from a licensed practical nurse, the licensed registered nurse reviews the plan of care and nursing services at least every two (2) weeks and documents this in the patient’s medical record.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care in an institutional setting and/or home health experience is preferred.

2. Current license in state and CPR certification.

3. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.

4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations