Summary:
May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $7,500
Lake/Harrison/Clare service area
8 hour shifts, Monday – Friday with one weekend every 4 weeks.
The Staff Registered Nurse provides professional and comprehensive nursing care within the scope of agency services. The target patient/client population for this position are those requiring skilled clinical home care services. Activities of this position are patient/client focused and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with nursing practice standards, physician orders, and agency policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
(20%)* Regularly assesses patient’s/client’s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.
(20%)* Initiates plan of care for assigned patients/clients and revises and adapts as necessary.
(20%)* Provides nursing care (or arranges for services through specialized staff) through ongoing visits to a group of patients/clients, sharing the patient/client case load.
(15%)* Coordinates patient/client care by evaluating outcomes and providing on-going feedback to others involved in care relative to patient status and changes needed on patient care plan.
(15%)* Coordinates care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Home Health Aides and supervises Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as needed.
(10%)* Notifies physician of changes in patient/client condition and care needs and obtains new orders as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Function as case manager for assigned case load if assigned.
- Implements preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and utilizes community and agency resources for optimum patient/client care.
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Utilizes Agency documentation system to record services provided according to agency, professional, and program standards.
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Assists in maintenance of patient/client records.
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Provides patients/clients/caregivers/physicians with the necessary information to promote informed decision making leading to the achievement of optimal level of independence and as required by regulatory agencies.
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Establishes a Home Health Aide care plan and supervises the Home Health Aide according to Agency guidelines.
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May make joint visits with other disciplines to assure consistency of care.
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Functions as part of multi-disciplinary team in coordinating care including planning for discharge.
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Acts as a preceptor to provide educational visit opportunities for students and will participate in orientation of new staff as assigned.
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Participates in Agency, community and/or home health organization activities as assigned appropriate.
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Participates in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and other opportunities for learning.
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Complies with documentation requirements for employee personnel and activity records as defined in Agency policy.
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Carries out work according to Agency policies and procedures in such a manner as to appropriately reflect Agency standards for timeliness, accuracy, and productivity.
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Maintains confidentiality of patient/client and Agency information.
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Adheres to the Agency standards related to personal appearance and behavior.
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Participates in weekend and holiday rotations and on-call duties as identified in personnel policies.
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Participates in Agency performance improvement process.
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Assists in Agency community education activities as requested.
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MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
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In summary:
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Participation in the patient’s coordination of care.
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Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patients.
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Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and the caregiver (s).
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated on the plan of care.
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Conducts patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
- Prepares clinical notes in a timely manner.
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Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as needed) related to the current plan on care.
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Participates in the organization’s quality assessment and performance improvement program.
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Participates in organization – sponsored in-service training.
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Other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures:
Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Credential: DRIVERSLIC: Drivers License
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Credential: VEH INS: Vehicle Insurance
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Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source: MI
Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
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Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Required Education:
Education: ASSOC
Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization: NRG
Other Information:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
- Able to function as part of a team.
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One year of direct patient care experience is preferred.
- Successful completion of Agency orientation and competency programs.
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Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and able to understand the English language.
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Ability to adapt to frequent changes.
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Ability to recognize needs and concerns of people and maintain constructive interpersonal relationships.
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Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills.
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Ability to drive under hazardous road conditions.
- Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases in unpredictable home situations.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
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Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
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Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
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Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
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Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
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Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
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Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
- Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
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