Home Health RN -Weekend

Summary

May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $7,500

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, variable 8 hour shift- WEEKEND ONLY

This position is responsible for assessing client health needs, nursing care requirement and the delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 25% Assesses client health needs, nursing care requirements, and delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. Directs client assessments by other nursing staff.
• 25% Plans care for assigned clients and directs the planning of care by other nursing staff.
• 25% Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care; ensures responsible care is rendered to clients.
• 25% Implements nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and demonstrates competence in nursing care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric client.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Self Management:
• Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
• Assumes responsibility for own continued professional development and assists with the development of other staff members.

Credential: RN:
Registered Nurse

Credential: FINGERPRIN:
Fingerprinting

Credential: DRIVERSLIC:
Drivers License

Credential: VEH INS:
Vehicle Insurance

Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Credential: TEAM ADVANCED:
Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Education: ASSOC

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND

SKILLS:

• A minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures. Participates in equipment in services and competencies as they relate to role expectations.
• Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.
• Understands and is accountable for the Health System's customer service standards.

Psychiatric Nurse:

• Minimum of one year experience in inpatient, outpatient or community psychiatric nursing.
• ANCC Psychiatric Nurse certification preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My Michigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.