A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
The registered nurse plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education & experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care Develops and initiates the plan of care on admits to the agency. Assesses patient's condition, re evaluates, and updates as necessary. Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Provides skilled nursing care. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling. Provides patient and caregiver education. Prepares clinical notes. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient needs dictate. 75% of all charting to be done in the patient's home. Re evaluates the need for continued care on an ongoing basis and completes recertification as necessary. All weekend visit documentation must be completed by that Monday at 8:00 AM. All visit documentation for non-weekend visits must be completed within 24 hours of the visit. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Participates in other duties as required by the agency. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. Additional Duties Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Participates in all mandatory meetings, training, and in-service education; Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks. Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing. Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc.
