What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Caring Friends Home Care & Concierge Services?
Job Summary:
The RN is responsible for administering the Care Plan and the patient/client’s health and wellness as indicated by the Care Plan. Assures compliance with nursing/clinical standards federal, state, and local government regulations, and company policies. This role will treat patients, when appropriate and as needed for Skilled Nursing Services
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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The RN is responsible for administering the Care Plan and the patient/client’s health and wellness as indicated by the Care Plan. Assures compliance with nursing/clinical standards federal, state, and local government regulations, and company policies. This role will treat patients, when appropriate and as needed for Skilled Nursing Services
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, the patient/client’s physician and other care team members as appropriate.
- Performs on-site Orientation, quarterly Supervision Visits, Skill Checks and Annual Performances of home care aides in compliance with Federal, State and applicable Accrediting body Regulations and AHC Policies.
- Provides on-going instructions to home health aides during field visits including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, Client Respect. HIPPA and Safety.
- Review Personal Care Plans from Aging service Access Points, (ASAP), orienting aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
- Documents services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situation.
- Communicates with ASAP Case Managers or client’s legal representative/family any concerns or issues regarding client status as necessary.
- Perform Mantoux tests as needed for Compliance.
- May discuss medication changes with physician but may not take medication orders over the phone. The call must be redirected to the patient/client’s pharmacist/pharmacy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent problem-solving ability; organizational skills and requires minimal direction.
- Demonstrated competence in applying processes designed to ensure adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
- Strong communication skills. Possess the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients and their families.
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
Required
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Current licensed Registered Nurse in practicing state.
- One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent preferred.
- Must be a licensed driver in the appropriate state and have available independent transportation with current insurance coverage. Preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Significant portion of daily assignment involves application of manual skill requiring motor coordination and finger dexterity, (administration of routine treatments & injections). Work does involve occupational risk (needle puncture, back injury). Routine exposure to infectious hazards, including blood-borne pathogens.
- Frequent degree of travel required.