What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at FirstLight Home Care?
At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring people who have a passion for excellence. We are looking for individuals who believe in fostering teamwork and collaboration and who have a heart for helping us grow and succeed so that we can provide exceptional care and compassion to our clients everyday. We’re currently searching for a Registered Nurse who is committed to making a difference in the lives of others.
Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
- Understands Home Care and non-medical services provided
- Provides and coordinates services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s needs.
- Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative non-medical procedures.
- Provides documentation of client assessments, plan of care, supervisory visits, caregiver and client education and training.
- Informs personnel (caregivers) of changes in the condition and needs of the client.
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Implements the nursing care plan for each client.
- Observes, records, and documents signs and symptoms and reports to the physician, Administrator or Care Coordinator reactions to non-medical treatments, including drugs and changes in the Client's physical or emotional condition.
- Communicates and counsels the client and family/significant others regarding their service needs and other related problems of the client at home.
- Participates in quality assurance audits, as assigned.
- Attends staff meetings, client care conferences and in-services as scheduled.
- Submits any changes in schedule to Administrator/Care Coordinator/Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis.
- Supervises and teaches other personnel; ie Caregivers, PCAs and HHAs.
- Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Assists with other activities, as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of a state approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in nursing, non-medical home care experience preferred.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and scheduling software preferred
- Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as well as a positive and professional image
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION
- Maintain current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
Work Location: In person