RN-HHC

Work Status Details : Full Time | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Exempt from Overtime : Non-Exempt

Shift Details : 8 hour or 10 hr day shifts with weekends and rotating holidays

Department : Home Health | Reports To : Director-Home Health Care Hospice

The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

Summary :

The registered nurse (RN) is a professional nurse under the supervision and direction of the department manager / director. The RN works within the state defined scope of practice and adheres to department and hospital policies / procedures and regulatory requirements.

The Home Health and Hospice RN utilizes nursing process for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients in the home care setting. The care delivered is individualized and goal directed. The RN is responsible for documentation of assessments, interventions, outcomes, discharge plans, and the supervision of delegated tasks. The RN works cohesively and collaboratively with providers and other interdisciplinary health care team members to provide high quality and safe care.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Each unit / job is unique and may include other tasks or duties that are specific to the unit and will be included as part of orientation. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age / diversity of population served for the following age groups :

☒ Neonate (birth - 28 days)

☒ Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

☒ Pediatric / Child (1 year - 12 years)

☒ Adolescent (12 years - 18 years)

☒ Adult (18 years - 65 years)

☒ Geriatric (over 65 years)

• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
• Considers life changes / effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
• Provides necessary safety measures.
• Provides information and involves family / caregiver in decision making.

2. RNs assigned to direct patient care :

3. Performs all responsibilities / duties of a Home Health / Hospice RN. Role Specific duties include :

4. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other information : Job Requirements :

The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or temporary permit from the State of Nebraska required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention program obtained within six full months from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.

Previous Experience Requirements :

EXPERIENCE :

Previous clinical experience preferred.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements :

SKILLS :

Language Skills - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.

Computer Skills preferred.

Other Certifications / Requirements :

Current, valid driver's license issued in the state of legal residence required.

Operate FRHS owned vehicles required.

Faith Regional Health Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.