RN/LPN Home Care Vent/Tube Feed (T/Th/Sa/Su 9a to 6p)
BrightStar Care - Mooresville, NC
posted 4 months ago
About the position
The Registered Nurse (RN) position at BrightStar Care N. Charlotte/Huntersville is a critical role responsible for delivering high-quality home health clinical services. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the RN will ensure that care is provided in accordance with established standards and regulations. This position requires a commitment to quality and adequacy of services, with the RN often supervising staff and coordinating with other medical disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to meet the comprehensive needs of clients. The RN will conduct initial evaluations, regularly reassess nursing needs, and initiate and revise the Plan of Care as necessary, ensuring that all changes are communicated to the Director of Nursing and other relevant personnel. In addition to providing direct nursing care, the RN will prepare clinical and progress notes, inform the healthcare team of any changes in the patient's condition, and counsel clients and their families on nursing and related needs. The role also involves assisting in the development of organizational goals, administering agency policies, and participating in performance improvement activities. The RN will be expected to stay informed about changes in the nursing field and home health care, sharing relevant information with the team to promote best practices and improve service delivery. The RN will work in various environments, including clients' homes and healthcare institutions, and may need to respond to emergency situations. The position requires physical stamina, as the RN will be involved in tasks that may require lifting, standing, and other physical activities. Personal protective equipment will be necessary to ensure safety while providing care, especially in situations involving exposure to potentially infectious materials. This role is essential in promoting home health referrals within the healthcare community and ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provides care as defined within the scope of nursing practice and the Regulated Health Professions Act.
- Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client's nursing needs as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the Director of Nurses updated on the revisions.
- Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
- Informs the Director of Nursing, physician, and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
- Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Assists in the development of organization goals.
- Administers agency policies and procedures.
- Assists the Director of Nursing with assessing the competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety of a client's care.
- Supervises, educates, and coaches other nursing personnel, as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Provides information for statistics, reports, and records for evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
- Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with provincial and federal laws.
- Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.
- Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care and shares information with appropriate personnel.
- Promotes home health referrals in the healthcare community.
Requirements
- Current Certificate of Competence and in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Graduated from a nursing accredited program.
- Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience with at least half of that time working in home health or related healthcare organization.
- Minimum three to five years of direct employee supervision experience.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff.
- Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills.
- Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.
- Proven ability to build quality and implement improvements within the operation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Case management skills are a plus.
- Policy development experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
