Home Health RN Per Visit

Description

Provides professional care to patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Works on a per diem basis.

• Provides assessment of physical, emotional socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families.
• Identification of problems utilizing patient database, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment.
• Develops a plan of care and interprets to the patient and family the implications of the diagnosis and the nature of treatment consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.
• Observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reaction to drugs or treatments. Interprets to the physician social and physical factors in the environment, which affect physical care.
• Assesses health status through observation, interview and analysis. Counsels families in basic principles of wellness and applies information for related fields such as nutrition, safety, education, mental health and dental care.
• Performs screening and diagnostic procedures according to the approved medical policies, procedures and competency levels of the Danbury VNA. Assists the physician with examinations and treatments in those clinics in which the Agency participates.
• Interprets findings of tests to individuals or families and makes appropriate referrals. Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Gives preventive immunization or treatments under medical supervision.
• Attends required continuing education courses.
• Participates in Quality Management Program.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Experience:
  
  zero to six months
• Desired:
  Nursing certification, BSN. Experience in a qualified home health agency.

• Manual:
  Little or no manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
• Occupational:
  Little or no potential for occupational risk
• Physical Effort:
  Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
• Physical Environment:
  Generally pleasant working conditions

Company:
Western CT Home Care Inc
Org Unit: 607
Department:
Registered Nurse
Exempt:
Yes
Salary Range: $70.00 Per Visit