What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at HOMECARE COMPANY OF TENNESSEE LLC?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides nursing services in the patient’s home in accordance with agency standards and applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that patients receive the highest possible quality of care.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing, currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee
- Two (2) years of experience in home health care or related health field. Car with required proof of insurance coverage and a Tennessee Driver’s license
- Knowledge of all types of home health equipment utilized by patients as well as forms and paperwork necessary for documentation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.
- Lift up to 50 to 75 pounds.
- Able to write up to 3 hours per day.
- Able to work in a stressful environment.
- Able to drive 50 to 100 miles per day.
- Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
- Clinical (Direct Patient Care)
- Administration
- Education
DUTIES:
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services.
- Implements current nursing practice.
- Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.
- Promotes effective written/verbal communication.
- Gives accurate information to clients and client families regarding costs for home health care services.
- Provides information regarding equipment and supply needs of the home health care agency.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in salary programs following approved home health care agency policies and procedures.
- Compiles home health agency policies and procedures.
- Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies
- Promotes education for home health care staff members.
- Promotes education for clients, client families, and the community.
- Participates in personal professional growth and development.
- Completes all required documentation in accordance with the standards of the agency, and regulatory requirements.
- Works effectively with the medical staff, other members of the health care team and administrative personnel. Maintains a cooperative working relationship.