Registered Nurse- Home Health Services

Job Description

Division / Department : Human Services - Home Health Services

Location : FDL Assisted Living Residence - Onsite

Reports To : Home Health Services Coordinator

Probationary Period : 90 days - Full time; 120 days - Part time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Classification : Child-Related CA

Driver's License : Level 3 - Driver's License Required

Rate of Pay : $33.29-$37.45

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus, with 2-year commitment

Responsibilities

• Assists the family to accept appropriate medical, hospital, nursing home, human services or other care as necessary. Interprets extent and limitation of services available. Arranges referrals and communicates pertinent information to the agency and client / family.
• Maintains a caseload of clients who require specialized nursing care and refers to other providers as needed.
• Assists the designated supervisor in developing, implementing and evaluating care plans for identified clients and families.
• Under supervision adapts hospital procedures to home situation to give skilled care to clients requiring part-time or intermittent professional services.
• Teaches and supervises family members or others giving care.
• Initiates nursing measures to prevent complications or to minimize the disabling effects of disease or injury.
• Observes, evaluates, and reports to physician client's physical and emotional conditions, reaction to drugs and treatments. Interprets to primary care provider social and physical factors in the environment that affect client care.
• Interprets to the client and family the implications of the diagnosis and the nature of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the physician.
• Consults about individual or family health problems with other professional workers such as social workers, nutrition consultants, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
• Maintains documentation on client education and nursing service provided.
• Writes and monitors home-care contracts and supervises LPNs and Home Health Care Assistants as needed.
• Communicates with the attending primary health care provider as needed to assure quality client care.
• Coordinates and conducts formal and informal education opportunities for clients and staff.
• Participates in the Human Service Division's Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Participates in Home Health Services Department meetings.
• Assumes responsibility for personal, professional development and maintains clinical and educational competency.
• Provides in home services as required.
• Appropriate / Professional work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and / or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

About Us

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.

As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.

The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12 / 94 (TERO).

Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.