Community Health Nurse

Job Description:

Easterseals is hiring for a Community Health Nurse for our Homemakers and Health Services program.

Per diem; starting at 5-10 hours a week;
Flexible Monday-Friday 8a-5p

$33-35/hour

• Perform an initial assessment of the client by providing a nursing diagnosis.

• Design and implement a care plan evaluating the outcomes.
• Provide for the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of clients.
• Counsel and provide health teaching to clients.
• Provide for the safety of clients.
• Administer medications, to include parenteral therapy.
• Report pertinent clinical assessment findings to the physician, and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in case management.
• Record client data utilizing computerized documentation systems in timely manner per Agency policy.
• Collaborate with Intake Staff for client needs in the home.
• Conduct on-going training of home health aides and as needs arise.
• Assist with on-going Agency health status monitoring and documentation for federal and/or state regulatory requirements.
• Assist in coordinating Home Health Services with other community agencies.
• Provide field orientation experiences and related instruction when requested.
• Participate in quality assurance/utilization review activities on a monthly basis.
• Attend team and educational meetings as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

• Current RN or LPN licensure
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for part-time, eligible employees, including:

• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floatingholidayof your choice. For programs that remain open duringholidays, staff scheduled to work will receiveholidaypay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

EOE

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