RN - Home Health, Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p

Description

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about changes in patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Demonstrates ability, under direct   supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and   reassessments as per policy. This   includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.

Ability to adequately assess and   reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate   pain management techniques. Educates   the patient and family regarding pain management.

Performs patient care   responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for   patient’s age.

Demonstrates knowledge of medications   and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s   clinical condition.

Follows the seven (7) medication   rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Demonstrates ability to revise plan   of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate   overall plan daily for effectiveness.

Ability to perform waived testing   (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care   unit’s policies and procedures. 

Ability to interpret results of   waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results.

Formulates a teaching plan based on   identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning;   family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Demonstrates an ability to assist   physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and   manual skills under the direction of an RN.

Demonstrates ability to perform   treatments and provide services to level of licensure.

Treats patients and their families   with respect and dignity. Identifies   and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of   patients and their families.

Interacts professionally with   patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of   care.

Identifies and addresses psychosocial   needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge   Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.

Demonstrates knowledge of the   principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills   necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population   served. Able to interpret data about   the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs   and provide care needed by the patient group.

Performs all aspects of patient care   in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of   medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Consults other departments, as   appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s   needs.

Communicates appropriately and   clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.

Meets current documentation standards   and policies.

Response to the patient is appropriate   in emergency or physically distressful situation.

Maintains a good working relationship   both within the department and with other departments.

Demonstrates an ability to be   flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Manages and operates equipment safely   and correctly.

Performs other duties as assigned   within the LPN scope of practice.

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is   neat and clean.

Completes annual education   requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements,   including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization   standards.

Maintains and ensures patient   confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears ide