Urgent Need
- Community Health/Home Health RN!! Position Details
- Position
- RN Specialty
- Home Health/Community Health Shift
- 8:00 AM
- 4:30 PM Mon
- fri, No weekends, No calls Location
- Pittsfield, MA PAY
- Up to $2800/week Description
- The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides, teaches, supervises and documents nursing care of the sick and injured at home.
The CHN intervenes to promote, maintain or restore health to prevent illness and to effect rehabilitation The CHN collaborates with other healthcare providers, professionals and community representatives to coordinate care at home The CHN evaluates the individual's and families' response to interventions. Ability to function independently under general guidance of the Director and follows the guidelines and protocols and/or policies and protocols specific to each unit Duties require independent action and judgment Utilizes time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem solving in providing care. Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Must maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.
Also required:
Ability to exercise independent judgement. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Ability to supervise others Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to develop and maintain records and communicate clinical data in verbal and written form Willing to be flexible regarding work hours. Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather. Must be willing to accept "on call" responsibilities. Conforms with BHS Customer Service and Performance Standards. Conforms with Patient's Rights Policy. History of dependability in meeting demands of committed work schedule. Must Have
- 1 year acute nursing care [required], hospital based preferred.
Experience in home health [Required] Proficiency with OASIS [Required] Infusion Therapy Certification [Preferred] Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing. Knowledge of and ability to apply community health principles and practice.
Pay:
$2,500.00
00 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid sick time Relocation assistance
Experience:
Acute care
Nurse :
1 year (Required) Home health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location:
On the road