Home Health RN - 8k sign-on bonus

NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION -$8K! POSITION SUMMARY : Weekend nurse providing home visits forhospice and palliative patients.

Work thirty (30) hours paid forforty (40) hours. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION : Graduate of anNLN-approved school of nursing, associate or baccalaureate degreeprogram under RN supervision.

Possession of a current license topractice as a registered nurse in the state of Connecticut.EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of recent experience in communityhealth / homecare as a nurse.

COMPETENCIES : Knowledge of professionalnursing theory and practice and the skills to practice and evaluatepatient care.

of Agency policies, regulations and procedures toadminister patient care.# Knowledge of medical equipment currentlyused to provide patient care.

Knowledge of common safety hazardsand precautions to establish a safe work environment.# Skill inapplying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques ofprofessional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.

Skill inidentifying patient-related problems and recommending solutions.#Skill in documentation in clinical records.# Skill in establishingand maintaining effective working relationships with patients,families, physicians, co-workers, and the community.

Ability tomaintain quality control standards.# Ability to react calmly andeffectively in emergency situations.# Ability to interpret, adaptand apply guidelines and procedures.

Ability to communicateclearly.# Possess adequate transportation to carry out jobrequirements.# Must show proof of satisfactory automobile insurancewith minimum coverage of $100,000 / 300,000 to be determined byAgency policy when using automobile for transportation.

Willingness to provide service in any part of Agency geographicarea, according to Agency need. ESSENTIAL DUTIES andRESPONSIBILITIES : Disclaimer : Job descriptions are not intended,nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of allresponsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associatedwith the job.

They are intended to be accurate reflections of theprincipal duties and responsibilities of this position.# Theseresponsibilities and competencies listed below may change from timeto time.

Eastern Connecticut Health Network reserves the right tochange or assign other duties and responsibilities to thisposition.

Provides intermittent nursing service to patients andtheir families in compliance with state and federal regulations,incorporating the following : A complete physical and psychosocialassessment.

Establishment and implementation of an appropriate careplan and goals with the patient / family. Referral to appropriatetherapies as needed.

Periodic reevaluation of significant changesin the condition of the patient and of progress toward the goals.Use of Agency and community consultants / resources.

Instruction ofpatient / family in procedures or responsibilities they are assumingand optimum wellness practices. Planning for the patient dischargefrom service.

May admit / readmit patients to service, as requestedby the Supervisor of Clinical Services. Death pronouncements.Manages work assignment in effective and efficient manner : Documentation is complete, accurate and exported within 36 hours.

Reports any cases to the Weekend Manager where goals cannot be met,or at-risk situations exist and responds appropriately.

Remainsflexible in accepting cases on a p.r.n. basis or unexpected visits.Utilizes payer sources correctly, reflecting changing levels ofcare.

Identifies and utilizes community resources for optimalpatient care from case # manager. Orders appropriate medications,Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies for HomeCare patients perestablished practices.

Coordinates with weekend manager to addresschanges in the plan of care / need for additional services.Demonstrates an understanding of OASIS : OASIS documentation isconsistent with the Plan of Care.

More than 75% of OASIS data isanswered accurately and in accordance with OASIS walk. OASISassessment and Plan of Care are consistently reflected andsupported in documentation greater than 75% of the time.

Developsand maintains sufficient professional skills and credentials tomeet the needs of patient care : Attends a minimum of 12 hours ofin-service per year, to include mandated annual in-services.

Participates actively in self-appraisal and the formation of a planof self-development. Knowledgeable of Agency policies andprocedures.

Seeks appropriate supervision. Projects professionalimage through attitude and compliance with dress code. Functions asa team member with consideration to all staff.

Provides Agency withcurrent copy of professional license. Maintains CPRcertification.