Registered Nurse

Eden Pathways Home Health Care
Wayzata, MN

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Job Details

Qualifications

RN License
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

POSITION DESCRIPTION –REGISTERED NURSE

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical services in home health care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides an admission assessment for all new clients:

Completes all admission paperwork in a timely manner
Prepares a service plan for each client with input from the client and/or responsible party
Orients direct care staff to the service plan
Obtains physician orders, as appropriate
Obtains needed equipment, supplies and medications for clients

Appropriately updates the assessment and physician orders

Delegates activities to the Home Health Aides as appropriate according to nursing judgment and state regulations

Provides supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state home care licensure regulations

Reviews and updates the service plan to assure that it is current and accurate

Completes discharges and transfers for clients when needed

Establishes and implements the medication management program for clients based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute

Documents as indicated in clinical record

Responds to clinical problems as identified by the home health aides

Communicates with families, responsible parties, case managers and other health care providers regarding the clients when indicated

Participates in the orientation of new staff as delegated

Participates with staff training as delegated

Is aware of, uses and promotes good safety practices, including but not limited to:
- Body mechanics
- Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
- Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
- Using Universal Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
- Knowledge of emergency procedures
- Reporting incidents/accidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence

Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team

Participates in the agency’s quality assurance program

Demonstrates commitment to team building activities within the agency

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 in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations

Performs additional duties as assigned by the management team

Adheres to all agency policies

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

High School Graduate
Graduate of accredited nursing program and current license as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota
Experience in home care or assisted living preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions
Able to function independently
Good health status and emotional stability
Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence

WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Occasionally means 1-2 hours of an 8 hour workday, frequently means 2.5 to 5.5 hours of an 8 hour workday and continually means 6 to 8 hours of an 8 hour workday)

Sit Frequently

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Bend/Stoop Occasionally

Squat/Crawl Occasionally

Reach above/below shoulder level Frequently

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull

Maximum 50 lbs. Frequently

Over 50 lbs. Occasionally

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Involves being:

Inside Continually

Outside Occasionally

Exposed to temperatures of:

32 degrees F and less Occasionally

100 degrees F and more Occasionally

Wet and humid conditions Occasionally

Noise, vibration Occasionally

HAZARDS/EXPOSURE:

Infectious wastes Continually

Toxic chemicals Occasionally

Needles/Body fluids Continually

Radiation Never

Chemotherapeutics Never

Mechanical Hazards-Driving Frequently

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We are currently hiring for the following positions:

WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

Infectious wastes Continually

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