Hiring LPN & RN's

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for an environment that values and cares for their employees? Then Sunshine Health is the Right place for you! Join a team that's like family - you will enjoy being a part of the Sunshine family!

Sunshine Health Home Services is an agency proud of its diverse caregiving team and dedication to providing compassionate care to our valued consumers. Our staff brings a second-to-none sense of culture and tradition that is coupled with professionalism and the understanding of home care.

If you have a passion for home care and are looking to be part of an agency committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional development.

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for the provision of quality home nursing services to clients within the agency's philosophy, policy, and Standards of Community Health Nursing Practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

• Initiates, implements, and supervises patient plan of care.
• Demonstrate the ability to observe record and report needs and concerns of the client.
• Coordinate the needs of home care clients and maintain constructive relationships with them and with all care providers.
• Carries out the Plan of Care as established by the RN Case Manager and approved by the physician.
• Demonstrates accurate and thorough documentation skills and compliance with documentation guidelines.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the Director of Patient Services.
• Monitor client's progress towards stated goals and communicate with the RN Case Manager as needed for adjustments to the Plan of Care.
• Performs medication review, accountability, and administration.
• Performs enteral feeding and IV infusions as ordered.
• Performs tracheostomy, catheter and ostomy care as ordered.
• Evaluates the appropriateness, cleanliness, and safety of durable medical equipment, supplies and / or appliances.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to the patient's health, including planning and preparing nutritious meals, assisting in feeding, light housekeeping of client's immediate environment, changing of bed linens and making bed, and laundering of client's clothing and / or bedding.
• Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• May perform aide supervision as directed.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Complete company and state mandated forms and trainings in a timely manner.
• Maintain a professional attitude and dress appropriately.
• Be responsive to members of Sunshine Home health when they contact and keep the company apprised of current schedule.
• Inform the office of all changes with client, personal health and scheduling.
• Pediatric cases - accompany patient to school for 1 on 1 care. Should patient not attend school, nurse is to report to school for an assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS :

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and / or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Sunshine Home Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Sunshine Home Health is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Yenise Peralta, Director of Human Resources at (845) 613-7838 Ext 1139.

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