4U Home Health Care/2Care4U is looking for a compassionate and caring RN. Duties would include client admissions, creating care plans, home visits, some medical treatment according to physician orders (i.e. medication set-up, medication administration, monitor vital signs, would care and other medical needs within a R.N.'s scope of practice), training and administrative duties, such as documenting. R.N.s will also supervise PCAs and HHAs. Hours are flexible and part-time to start. Must have current licensure in State, CPR certification and valid driver's license.
LPN: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing services to home care clients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs focused nursing assessment of clients to determine appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the client’s health status.
- Provides interventions for clients with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability.
- Provides nursing care to clients who are ventilator-dependent, require complex nursing care or have other complex medical equipment/needs.
- Provides nursing visits and direct care to clients in their homes as directed by the RN
- Sets up medications for clients according to the medication management program, as indicated
- Monitors staff as delegated by the RN to assure that they are following the care plan and that they are performing the tasks appropriately:
· Follows up with teaching protocols as established by the RN
· Answers questions for staff, as appropriate
· Refers problems to the RN
- Coordinates medical appointments for clients, including follow-up with any new orders or changes after visit with direction from RN as needed
- Accepts and implements physician orders with direction from RN as needed
- Responds to phone calls from other providers related to clients with RN direction as needed
- Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record
- Communicates with families, responsible parties, case managers and other health care providers regarding the clients with direction from the RN as needed
- Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:
- Body mechanics
- Falls prevention
- Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
- Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
- Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
- Knowledge of emergency procedures
- Reporting incidents/accidents to the Director of Nursing or Administrator on the day of occurrence
- Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees
- Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the client and family
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance
- Participates in team meetings
- Participates in in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator
- Adheres to all agency policies
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Work Location: In person
