Job Description
Job Description
Salary : DOE
Job Summary : Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for patients / clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients / clients and their families, and a referring agency.
Assumes the responsibility for and participates in the coordination of care. Job Qualifications : Education : Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Licensure : Current State license as a Registered Nurse or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current Driver’s License.
Experience : One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.
Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.
- Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions : Works in patients’ / clients’ homes in various conditions;
- possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and the ability to travel locally;
some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical and Mental Effort : Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients / clients.
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patients / client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition;
meet patient / client and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Essential Functions : Evaluation Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home