What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Field RN-Part time/Bilingual position at Medical Insights?
JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSES
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the State and a graduate from an approved accredited school of nursing. Has one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting that requires heart, lungs and complete physical assessment; or demonstrated ability or education in same areas is preferred. Also looking for RN that is willing to work in the Galveston area or Greater Houston Area
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
2. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.
3. Able to lift up to 50-75 pounds.
4. Able to write up to 3 hours per day.
5. Able to work in a stressful environment.
6. Able to drive 50-100 miles per day.
7. Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assumes the responsibility for the selection and care of patients in their homes through the provision of comprehensive, skilled nursing services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports to the RN Supervisor at the office after the last visit, completes paperwork and gives supervisor updates on patients.
- Evaluates patients, families and home environment for admissions to and continued service from Agency on the day that it is assigned.
- Provides comprehensive nursing care through the utilization of the home assessment, nursing diagnosis and care plans.
- Performs treatment(s) requiring specialized skills ordered by the physician.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports them to the DOCS and/or physician immediately.
- Notes change in patient’s physical or emotional status.
- Teaches and supervises the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs.
- Incorporates other team members into the care of patients, under the direction of the referring physician.
- Follows the Plan of Care as established in the HCFA Form 485 or ISP.
- Establishes priorities and goals for the patient and implements plans to achieve them.
- Updates the Standard Care Plan in the patient’s home, in addition to the copy in their field chart, daily.
- Bilingual a Plus- Spanish or Vietnamese a plus