RN Home Health-Per Visit-Weekend (ADDITIONAL WEEKEND COMPENSATION)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

Days (United States of America)

HOURS : Two - 12 hour shifts (8am - 8pm) and one - 8 hour shift (8am - 5pm.)

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Registered Nurse's primary function is to plan, provide, supervise, and coordinate care to patients with an array of injuries, diseases, and compromised health states.

The Registered Nurse providescomprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes so that the stated goals and objectives of the agency can be achieved.

The nurse works with minimum daily supervision or support while performing interdependent practice in the field.

Essential Job Functions

Requires operation of a vehicle for our organization.

Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate / employee must possess a valid, current driver's license.

Must be insurable under our organization’s vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.

Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing.

Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.

Supervises care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.

Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies / companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire.

All other RNs must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact / multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.

Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable) : Nursing- SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) : or compact RN state licensing board.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Work Experience

One (1) year of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Home health experience is desired.

Training

N / A

Language

N / A

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting / moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Intermittent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands / arms.

Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and / or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take calls and / or work weekends / holidays based on the needs of the department.

Ability to read and comprehend. Possible exposure to unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

Physical Requirements -

Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms / telephone / audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm / hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Not applicable to this position

Hazards -

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust / fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other :

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Demonstrates comprehensive physical assessment skills.

Demonstrates ability to implement the nursing process and principles of teaching and learning. Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques.

Specialty Areas : Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area, i.e., IV Therapy, Pediatrics, etc.

Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department :

Home Health Administration - Roper Hospital