Responsibilities
Effective Date: 12/23
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops and implements a plan of treatment to meet patients' needs in accordance with the principles and practices of a registered nurse. Knowledgeable in community health nursing and rehabilitation concepts. Other key responsibilities include patient/family education, utilization management, and coordination of care and discharge planning.
• Serves as a case manager and supervises home health aides.
• Performs duties in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the agency.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
• Continuous: reaching above, at and below shoulders; repetitive arm/hand motion.
• Frequent: standing, walking, stooping/bending, gripping of objects, and twisting body.
• Occasional: lifting and carrying usual weight up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling 50 pounds of force.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Subjected to adverse environmental conditions like continuous exposure to blood borne pathogens.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing
• Valid U.S driver's license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.
• Driver's abstract reflecting evidence of good driving record.
• Current BLS certification.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to treat patients.
• Knowledge and use of equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and the public.
