Job Description
Mirage Health Services is a quickly growing home health agency based in Dover, Delaware, and services all counties in the state seeking Registered Nurses (RN)!
Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning and coordination of total patients care in conjunction with the RN, facility policies and the physician's Plan of Care
- Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned patient
- Observes the patients; evaluates the care of the patients; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the patients to whom he/she is assigned
- Accurately reports and records the patients’ condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
- Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
- Assists the patients with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patients
- Provides optimum physical and emotional environment
- Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures
- Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required
- Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed
- Performs within limits of preparation and experience
- On a weekly basis, confirm the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
- Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care. An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. If an LVN/LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN/LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license or state ID
- Must undergo background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Must be willing to get immunizations or routine testing
- Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing
- Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing
- Must have at least (6) months of experience as a professional nurse