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SalaryNu-Day is a start up agency being ran by people with years of experience in the Home Healthcare world. Come see what will make us an outstanding place to work. We are here for the future of healthcare.
* Flexible work schedule
* Have the peace of mind that patient care is our top priority
* Someone is always on call to help with your concerns while treating patients
* To us you are more than a Nurse... you become a part of our family
* Accrue paid time off so that you can enjoy your time away from work
JOB SUMMARY:
JOB DESCRIPTION Registered Nurse (RN)
A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
One (1) year nursing experience, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
LINE OF AUTHORITY: Reports to the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
Furnishes those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferenceson patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Coordinates services.
Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
Participates in in-service programs, supervising and teaching other nursing personnel.
Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completescertification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist andMedical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
Supervises the LPN/LVN every 30-days and supervises the HHA/CNA every 14-days (or perregulatory requirements) and teaches other nursing personnel.
Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment Performance Improvementas assigned.
Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
Gives total patient care as needed.
Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
Observes confidentiality, safeguards all patient related information.
Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
Completes documentation and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.
Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor any patient incidents/variancesor complaints.
Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures.
Understands and adheres to established policies/procedures.
Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assignedresponsibilities.
Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed.
Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequentovertime for routine assignments.
Maintains clean and neat work environment.
Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervised by: Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor
Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $50.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Aurora, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
