About the position
The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional and comprehensive nursing care within the scope of agency services, specifically targeting patients requiring skilled clinical home care services. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible schedules, allowing for a balance between in-home patient care and administrative responsibilities. The role involves regular assessments of patients' needs, initiating and adapting care plans, and providing nursing care through ongoing visits to a group of patients. The RN/LPN will coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, ensuring that all aspects of the patient's care are addressed and communicated effectively. In this position, the nurse will be responsible for notifying physicians of any changes in patient conditions, obtaining new orders as necessary, and supervising Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides. The nurse will also function as a case manager for assigned patients, implementing preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures while utilizing community and agency resources to optimize patient care. Documentation of services provided is crucial, and the nurse will maintain patient records in accordance with agency standards. The role requires participation in interdisciplinary assessments, development and evaluation of care plans in partnership with patients and their caregivers, and providing education and counseling to patients and families. The nurse will also be involved in quality assessment and performance improvement programs, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures. Weekend and holiday rotations, as well as on-call duties, are part of the job expectations, reflecting the commitment to providing continuous care to patients in need.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Initiates plan of care for assigned patients/clients and revises and adapts as necessary.
- 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.
- Coordinates patient/client care by evaluating outcomes and providing ongoing feedback to others involved in care relative to patient status and changes needed on patient care plan.
- Coordinates care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Home Health Aides and supervises Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as needed.
- Notifies physician of changes in patient/client condition and care needs and obtains new orders as needed.
- Functions 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.
- Utilizes Agency documentation system to record services provided according to agency, professional, and program standards.
- Assists in maintenance of patient/client records.
- 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.
- Establishes a Home Health Aide care plan and supervises the Home Health Aide according to Agency guidelines.
- May make joint visits with other disciplines to assure consistency of care.
- Functions as part of multi-disciplinary team in coordinating care including planning for discharge.
- Acts as a preceptor to provide educational visit opportunities for students and will participate in orientation of new staff as assigned.
- Participates in Agency, community and/or home health organization activities as assigned appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and other opportunities for learning.
- Complies with documentation requirements for employee personnel and activity records as defined in Agency policy.
- Carries out work according to Agency policies and procedures in such a manner as to appropriately reflect Agency standards for timeliness, accuracy, and productivity.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient/client and Agency information.
- Adheres to the Agency standards related to personal appearance and behavior.
- Participates in weekend and holiday rotations and on-call duties as identified in personnel policies.
- Participates in Agency performance improvement process.
- Assists in Agency community education activities as requested.
Requirements
- Valid RN License or LPN License required.
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention certification required based on hire date.
- Drivers License required.
- Fingerprinting required.
- Associates Degree in nursing or related field required.
- One year of direct patient care experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and able to understand the English language.
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes and recognize needs and concerns of people.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Windows operating system.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to drive under hazardous road conditions.
Benefits
- $7,500 Sign on Bonus available
- Flexible schedule
- Hybrid work options available
