Registered Nurse

** JOB SUMMARY
** The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience.  The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Provides patient and caregiver education;
** Additional Duties
** Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
** JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
** Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Management experience not required.  Responsible for supervising home health aides. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.  Able to lift, position, or transfer patients.  Able to lift supplies and equipment.  

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.  Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
** I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures.  I agree to request guidance from my supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.

This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures. Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness.

For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
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