RN - PRN - Scottdale Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing home health clinical services. The registered nurse is responsible for quality, adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff. The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately, and the standards of quality are adhered to.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for working with other medical disciplines (i.e., PT, OT, ST, Dictation) to ensure coordinated services and that all the client’s needs are identified through the assessment process and addressed through the implementation of the Plan of Care and reevaluation and supervisory process. Responsibilities

• Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act and complies with accepted professional standards of practice.
• If directed by the Director of Nursing, makes the initial evaluation visit, and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the Director of Nursing updated on the revisions.
• Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
• Informs the Director of Nursing, physician, and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs.
• Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Assists in the development of organization goals. Administers agency policies and procedures.
• Assists the Director of Nursing with assessing the competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.
• Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel, as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Provides information to be used for statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Assures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.
• Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
• Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.
• Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy and respect, and presents a positive public image.

Required Skills

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Registered nurse with current unencumbered licensure to practice professional nursing in the state inwhich the care is being provided.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience
• Exceptional nursing assessment skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytic/Critical thinker.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, staff, and community.
• Case management skills are a plus
• Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays
• Reliable transportation
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, including state and Federal regulations including but not limited to OSHA and HIPAA

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Limited travel, up to 10% as needed for various client care service needs, as well as staff and business needs including attending job required training and conferences.
• Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in client’s living environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital or long-term care facility.
• May be required to respond to emergency situations.
• Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.
• Personal Protective Equipment may include gloves, mask, eye/face protection, and disposable outer covering or lab coat.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the ability of the client. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds. Visual and hearing acuity required.