Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices on an intermittent basis in the home. Duties include assessment of patients, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan of care, and evaluating the plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required)
- 4 year / Bachelor's Degree from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)
- 1 - 2 years General Medical Surgical Nursing Experience (Required)
- 1 - 2 years Hospice or Home Care Experience (Preferred)
Required Certifications/Licensures:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance for travel to the patient's home. Must furnish a report of Motor Vehicle Records for the past three (3) years.
- Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
- Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data
- Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
- Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues
- Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
- Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team
- Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
- Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan
- Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate
- Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan
- Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
- Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
- Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
- Uses correct terminology
- Conforms to required style and format
- Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
- Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
- Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
- Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
- Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
- Documents the results of the evaluation
- Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice
- Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery
- Incorporates evidence-based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice
- Participates in quality improvement activities
- Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care
- Practices with compassion and respect
- Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family, and community
- Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others
- Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making
- Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare needs
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
