Home Health Nurse RN

Summary

May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $7,500. Service area would be Beaverton/Gladwin/Rhodes. 8a-5p Monday - Friday with one weekend every 4 weeks.

The Staff Registered Nurse provides professional and comprehensive nursing care within the scope of agency services. The target patient/client population for this position are those requiring skilled clinical home care services. Activities of this position are patient/client focused and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with nursing practice standards, physician orders, and agency policies and procedures.

• (20%)* Regularly assesses patient’s/client’s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• (20%)* Initiates plan of care for assigned patients/clients and revises and adapts as necessary.
• (20%)* Provides nursing care (or arranges for services through specialized staff) through ongoing visits to a group of patients/clients, sharing the patient/client case load.
• (15%)* Coordinates patient/client care by evaluating outcomes and providing ongoing feedback to others involved in care relative to patient status and changes needed on patient care plan.
• (15%)* Coordinates care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Home Health Aides and supervises Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as needed.
• (10%)* Notifies physician of changes in patient/client condition and care needs and obtains new orders as needed.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Function as case manager for assigned case load if assigned.
• Implements preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and utilizes community and agency resources for optimum patient/client care.
• Utilizes Agency documentation system to record services provided according to agency, professional, and program standards.
• Assists in maintenance of patient/client records.
• Provides patients/clients/caregivers/physicians with the necessary information to promote informed decision making leading to the achievement of optimal level of independence and as required by regulatory agencies.
• Establishes a Home Health Aide care plan and supervises the Home Health Aide according to Agency guidelines.
• May make joint visits with other disciplines to assure consistency of care.
• Functions as part of multi-disciplinary team in coordinating care including planning for discharge.
• Acts as a preceptor to provide educational visit opportunities for students and will participate in orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Participates in Agency, community and/or home health organization activities as assigned appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and other opportunities for learning.
• Complies with documentation requirements for employee personnel and activity records as defined in Agency policy.
• Carries out work according to Agency policies and procedures in such a manner as to appropriately reflect Agency standards for timeliness, accuracy, and productivity.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/client and Agency information.
• Adheres to the Agency standards related to personal appearance and behavior.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotations and on-call duties as identified in personnel policies.
• Participates in Agency performance improvement process.
• Assists in Agency community education activities as requested.

• BLS:
  Basic Life Support (Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 1 month of hire or transfer). Qualification Source: AHA.
• Drivers License.
• Vehicle Insurance.
• RN:
  Registered Nurse.
• Fingerprinting.
• 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:
  
  Associate's.
• Education Specialization:
  
  NRG.

• Able to function as part of a team.
• One year of direct patient care experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of Agency orientation and competency programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in…