Graduated from an approved nursing school and licensed in the practicing state.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in public health or home care.
Current CPR certification required.
Licensed driver with insured, operational vehicle.
Self-directed with minimal supervision capability.
Strong observation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate home care services for patients.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
Initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as per physician orders.
Provide education and counseling to patients and their families.
Prepare clinical notes and communicate updates to physicians.
Identify and implement discharge planning needs before patient discharge.
Supervise and evaluate home health aide care bi-weekly.
Benefits
Participation in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
In-service training opportunities provided by the agency.
On-call duties as defined by policy.
Supportive team environment with community health coordination.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides patient and caregiver education.
Prepares clinical notes
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
COMMUNICATION
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.
Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing.
Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
Maintains a current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Cortez, Co Starting Salary -- Pay per point - Per Visit Pay model
