Rn Evening Weekday On Call- Home Health

The On-call Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care. The on-call hours will begin at 4:30pm and be completed at 8:30am- Monday - Friday. You will work remotely and visit patients homes when visits are needed.

The registered nurse builds from the resources in the community and within the agency to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the individual and families within their homes and communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the plan of care, providing treatments within the scope of licensure and working collaboratively with the members of the health care team to help meet patient care outcomes
• Furnish services in accordance with Attentive Home Health policies and procedures
• Provide direct patient care as defined by the Ohio State Nurse Practice Act
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and submit within 24 hours
• Send out report before 8:00am each morning even if no calls are received the prior evening/night
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
• Participate in the coordination of Home Health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines to the Director of Nursing
• Active member of the health care team and assist the physician in performing specialized procedures
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment observing aseptic technique as required
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing
• Triage calls from the answering service
• Completes all visits as assigned by the Director of Nursing
• Participate in in-service programs and staff meetings
• Assist the patient in obtaining needed equipment and other necessary items and services
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Visits to patients homes.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Verbal and written communications, problem solving, math skills

Nursing skills per competency checklist

Critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in the fast-paced environment

Able to lift, position or transfer patients (able to lift fifty (50) lbs.)

Maintain the required continuing education requirements needs for licensure or certification

Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, patients, community members, volunteers and other facility staff

Possess special interest in and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents/patients and the elderly

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Meets all health requirements, as required by law

Communication skills sufficient to effectively cross-refer patient treatment to other disciplines after the completion of an initial evaluation and treatment plan

Organizational, time-management and planning skills

Effective clinical problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

One (1) - Two (2) years of acute care experience or recent Home Health experience required

BSN preferred, but not required

Current license to practice nursing in the state of Ohio

CPR certified (BLS minimum)

Valid Driver's License

OSHA EXPOSURE

Category I - Positions include tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues