JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Registered Nurse
REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor/RN Case Manager
Position Summary
Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and Agency.
Provide care to assigned clients by assessing needs, implementing nursing care plans, providing appropriate interventions, making appropriate revisions and evaluating outcomes of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of employment.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing
- CPR qualified.
- Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Competency in performing nursing assessments and procedures.
- Documents client care per policies and procedures.
- Recognizes the needs and concerns of people and maintains constructive working relationships when dealing with them.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Has a good driving record.
- Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of self or others in the work place.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Provides direct client care according to policies and procedures and productivity standards.
- Functions independently in the home setting according to established productivity standards.
- Delivers nursing care to clients, which included teaching, providing direct care, counseling, case management, referral advocacy, and monitoring client's ongoing heath issues.
- Seeks guidance and supervision from the Nursing Supervisor when issues or questions arrise.
- Documents findings accurately, in a timely manner, and on appropriate forms according to policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to care for a variety of clients and utilize supervision, consultation, case review and case conferencing when appropriate to achieve positive client outcomes.
- Provides accurate and timely timesheets per policy.
- Maintains and follows a written schedule, visit frequencies and physician orders for home visits to clients as assigned.
- Must maintain client confidentiality.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
