What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Part Time position at Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.?
Role Overview
The Nurse practices independently within a clinical setting, providing both routine and complex patient care. They demonstrate awareness of all relevant aspects of each situation, manage contingencies, and develop long-term care plans. The role involves making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Nurse practices independently within a clinical setting, providing both routine and complex patient care. They demonstrate awareness of all relevant aspects of each situation, manage contingencies, and develop long-term care plans. The role involves making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for assigned patients.
- Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their practice level.
- Administer medications and treatments following protocols, monitoring for side-effects and efficacy.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately.
- Assess learning needs and educate patients, families, and caregivers, identifying issues and available resources.
- Preferred Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.
- Required BLS certification and RN license valid in the state of employment or via compact licensing.