Registered Nurse

Summary: Provides prescribed nursing care services to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled persons in the home setting

Works independently without on-site supervision

Essential Functions:  

Demonstrates the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical sciences in the application of the nursing process

Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills as outlines in Agency policy and clinical policy; maintains clinical competencies according to home care standards; complies with state practice act

Administers all medications and treatments according to Agency policy, accepted standards of care and home care guidelines

Communicates effectively with other nurses, patients, families, and physicians; documents patient status, patient needs/problems, nursing interventions/patient response, safety interventions and education/teaching

Performs accurate assessments, develops and implements a written Plan of Care with the patient, following physician’s orders and according to Agency guideline; performs and documents nursing interventions including patient education according to the Plan of Care and adapts these actions as patient needs change

Documents patient status in an accurate, timely and concise manner as required by Agency policy; addresses patient needs and problems, nursing interventions and patient response, safety interventions and education and teaching

Demonstrates organization and leadership abilities by effective use of time and personnel through supervision and teaching; effectively establishes priorities and delegates responsibilities appropriately when supervising the LVN and HCA

Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with staffing, promoting teamwork and harmony by readily assisting other staff and patients; participates in case conferences/team meetings

Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required

Additional Responsibilities: 

Performs related duties as assigned or requested

Possesses adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance standards to ensure reimbursement for all services rendered 

Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures

Participates actively in continuing education and in services

Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices

Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaint according to Agency policy

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Organizational skills

Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws

Advanced math skills related to patient care

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community

Time management

Cooperative attitude

Age-Related Competencies:  

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security        

Risk Management:

Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations

Keeps abreast of changes in health care law

Maintains agency/program compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards   

Additional Requirements:

Experience: Knowledge of COPD treatments including but not limited to:

Self-management Support

Dyspnea management

Smoking cessation

Nutrition-managing under/overweight

My Action Plan

Spirometry analysis

Minimum Position Qualifications: List the minimum qualifications required for this position:

Education:  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience:  One year of experience in nursing

Training:  Appropriate competency assessments completed

License / Certification:  Current Texas RN license; current CPR; current driver’s license and proof of auto liability

Preferred Position Qualifications: List the preferred qualifications required for this position:

Experience:  1 year in home health

Environmental Conditions: Describe the work environment including risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other hazards.

Moderate noise level; inherent potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional demands