Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse in the applicable state
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Professional Nurse
A Baccalaureate degree is preferred, but may not be required
Responsibilities
Conducts the admission of the client to the Agency by
Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the client and/or family member(s)
Evaluating the client, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required
Evaluating the client's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the client
Evaluating the client's condition and home situation to determine if other services, such as those of a Home Health Aide, will be required and the frequency of this service
Interpreting nursing and other services of the Agency to clients and families as a part of planning for care
Provides non-skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan
Is responsible for the care given by the Home Health Aide to clients in his/her care by:
o Supervising and evaluating the care given by the Home Health Aide as needed and at a minimum of once every 14 days.
o Submitting to the administration written evaluations of the Home Health Aides who are providing service to the clients in his/her geographical area.
Charts those services the Staff Nurse has rendered to the client, changes noted in the client's condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing care plan as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the Home Health Aide, evaluates client care and progress, prepares paperwork required for continuing care, and closes charts of discharged clients
Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family
Consults with the attending physician concerning alteration of the Care Plan in consultation with the supervisor (if applicable)
Submits notes within 48 hours (2days) of visit.
Submits a tally of visits made each day or as required
Participates in case conferences
Discusses with the supervisor problems concerning the clients and how they may best be handled
Obtains orders for paramedical service and submits referral to appropriate personnel
Coordinates total client care
Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan
Participates in staff development meetings
Participates in the educational experiences for student nurses
Continually strives to improve his/her nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading
Participates in the planning, operation and evaluation of the nursing service
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the Care Plan and processes change orders as needed
Maintains an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy
Prepares the care plan for the Home Health Aide
Organizational Relationship
Reports to RN Supervisor/Administrator
Special Requirements
Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
Functional Abilities
Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
Able to travel to prospective clients' residences.
