PRN Per Unit Field Registered Nurse RN
Company: Mays Home Health
Location: Atoka
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Is currently licensed as
an RN through the State Board of Nursing.2. Prefer one year's
clinical experience, with current home health, medical, surgical,
or critical care experience.3. Demonstrates knowledge of
appropriate skills for communicating with individual ages of those
served. Complies with accepted professional standards and
principles.4. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and
mental health. Has completed the agency pre-employment health
clearance.5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is
insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and is
in good working order.6. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling
role obligation.7. Has excellent observation, good clinical
judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.8. Is
self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision; has
good organizational skills. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe
registered nurse regularly re-evaluates the patient's nursing
needs, initiates necessary revisions to the plan of care, furnishes
those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill,
initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing
procedures, prepares clinical and progress notes, coordinates
services, informs the physician and other personnel of changes in
the patient's condition and needs, counsels the patient and family
in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in in-service
programs, and supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES1. Develops, prepares and maintains
individualized patient/client care documentation consistent with
the plan of care. Submits accurate documentation within one working
day of visit/phone call.2. Assesses and provides patient/client and
family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis
and plan of care.3. Participates in coordination of home health
services, appropriately reporting the patient's/client's condition,
status, and need for additional disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST,
Dietitian) to the RN Case Manager and/or Branch Supervisor on an
ongoing basis or documents rationale for not doing so.4. Uses
equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.5. Provides
those services requiring nursing skill, in accordance with the plan
of care signed by the physician. Demonstrates competency in all
skills required for the agency, which may include but not limited
to, venipunctures, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care,
wound care, aseptic technique.6. Assesses client's continual care
needs. Documentation addresses problems identified in the on going
assessment or provides documentation of rationale for not doing
so.7. Supervises home health aide at least every 14 days, teaches
Aide in duties of client care as needed, assesses client's need for
unskilled care and advises case manager of need for revision of
plan of care as appropriate. In ACHC Accredited offices, supervises
LVN/LPN every 55-60 days with or without LVN/LPN being present in
the home. Supervises plan of care delivered by LVN/LPN during
recertification/discharge visit and teaches LPN/LVN as needed.8.
Responsible for following all policies and procedures of the
Agency, regarding service delivery, documentation, and care
coordination.9. Participates in on call rotation as assigned by
supervisor.10. Participates in Quality Improvement program of the
agency. Can verbalize own responsibilities and activities.11.
Performs duties within the limits of preparation and experience.12.
Participates in public relations and community activities that
promote the Agencies role as an effective member of the health care
delivery system.13. Seeks and obtains sufficient information
necessary to function effectively in the health care setting where
assigned. Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and
knowledge. Participates in In-service programs.14. Administers
medications and/or treatments as prescribed by the physician.15.
Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and
rehabilitative procedures and techniques and maintains
communication regarding patient/client care with the physician,
other disciplines involved in the care, and supervisory
personnel.16. Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform
specialized procedures, only when qualified.17. Observes the
patient/client for changes in condition, discusses changes with the
patient/client or family/caregiver and reports changes, as
necessary, to the attending physician and/or RN Case Manager.
Documentation reflects communication and condition of the
patient.18. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient/client
and family/caregiver home nursing procedures, self-care techniques
and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's/client's
condition. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as
ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities
for health counseling with patients/clients and
families/caregivers.19. Assists the patient/client in maintaining
an optimal, safe environment. Other aspects and demands of the job
not listed above: The above statements are intended to be a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in
this description. WORKING CONDITIONS1. General office2. Community
and home environment3. Exposure to infectious diseases4. In and out
of automobile.5. This position has been designated Class I Field
staff position (see Infection/Exposure Control Plan). Employees
performing Class I Field staff position duties may be involved in
potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious materials. All Class I Field staff position employees
will be offered Hepatitis B vaccination at no expense to the
employee. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Visual/hearing ability sufficient
to comprehend written/verbal communication.2. Ability to perform
tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting
and extensive bending and standing.3. Ability to deal effectively
with stress CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMust meet the required
continuing education hours for state certification as a nurse in
Texas as applicable. Agency personnel are expected to participate
in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or
required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, agency
personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other
educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities.
All agency personnel must attend mandatory educational
programs.
Keywords: Mays Home Health, Norman , PRN Per Unit Field Registered Nurse RN, Healthcare , Atoka, Oklahoma
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