Registered Nurse Per Visit

HQ Home Care-Certified

Position at HQ Home Care-Certified

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Provides assessment of physical, emotional socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families.

2. Identification of problems patient data base, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment.

3. Develops a plan of care the patient and family consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.

4. Observes, and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reaction to drugs or treatments

5. 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.

6. Performs screening and procedures according to the and competency levels.

7. 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.

8. Attends required continuing education courses.

9. Participates in Quality.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:

RN,BLS