Registered Nurse - PRN

## registered nurse - prnapply:
detroit, mi:
part time:
posted today:
13536our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We care for our patients like they are our own family.

** summary
* * the registered nurse (rn) i provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician. The rn i educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The rn i is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The rn i is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.
** key responsibilities
*** provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
* observes and monitors patient conditions
* performs oasis assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
* administers medication as prescribed by the physician
* helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
* manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable
* promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
* counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
* incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
* helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
* listens to patient and family members
* oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by aides and lpns
* evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
* determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs
* communicates with the lpns and aides on supervisory visit results
* completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and medicare/federal guidelines
* documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
* maintains active rn license in state of employment
* communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
* participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
* attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
* maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
* understands and practices agency policies and procedures
* drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
* daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
* documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
* documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
* completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
* follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a registered nurse.
* fulfills rn visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.
* other duties as assigned.
** qualifications
* ** minimum of one year of experience as an rn in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired.
* ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
* ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
* knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
* ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
* ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
* detail-oriented and observant.
* disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
* ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
* valid driver’s license and auto…