Registered Nurse Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Salary Range:

$74,880•81,883.72•This range reflects ourcommitment to attracting top talent and is based on market ratesand individual qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY

The home healthregistered nurse uses the nursing process (assesses, plans,implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting.

Provides individualized patient care for patients Adult•18-72years andGeriatric•72 + years, according to established policies,procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. This positionis responsible for the care and case management of patients in allstages of life in their homes based on the nurse’s experience andcompetency evaluation.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES1.

Assesses, interprets,plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’sage and diagnosis.2. Effectively and efficiently manages the careof a caseload of patients and coordinates care with amultidisciplinary team.3. Appropriately communicates information inaccordance with agency policies and procedures and disciplinespecific guidelines.4. Contributes to program effectiveness.5.Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.6.Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.7.Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.8.Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with allmembers of the agency.9. Maintains and promotes customersatisfaction.10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, andvalues of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing,either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure /

Certifications:

Current license to practice professional nursing inthe State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certificationrequired. 3.

Experience:

One year RN experience and a total of 2 ormore years clinical experience is required. Supplemental experiencemay include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or relatedexperience. Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RNexperience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internaluse only). Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Healthexperience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only).4. Essential Technical /

Motor Skills:

Hand/eye coordination inorder to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able tocommunicate and be literate in the English language. Able tomanipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guardpatients. 5.

Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to develop positiveinteraction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staffin order to effectively care for the patients. 6.

EssentialPhysical Requirements:

Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objectsweighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation ofpatient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting ofpatients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths andambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionallyrequires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motormanipulation. 7.

Essential Mental Abilities:

Must be able to assessa patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriateinterventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, andto explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. Requireshigher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-termmemory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniquesin patient care. Able to learn and use supportive services. 8.

Essential Sensory Requirements:

Ability to visually assess patientsand to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care(changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintainequipment as to readouts, etc.). Utilize hearing to auscultate lungsounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate withpatients, families, physician, and staff. 9. Exposure to

Hazards:

Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids,infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds. May be exposed todangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. Mayencounter patients and other situations which present a potentialthreat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes andweather extremes.10.

Hours of Work:

Variable Monday•Friday,weekends and holidays as needed. Flexible schedule to accommodatestaffing needs.11.

Population Served:

Adolescents, adults,geriatrics, and pediatrics.12. Must have a valid North Carolinadriver’s license and an operational vehicle.