Home Health Nurse Part-Time Per Diem PRN

Overview:
Job Summary:  Provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.

 

The Registered Nurse provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process, and communicates/documents observations and assessments

Responsibilities:
Job Duties:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health

Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental

Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy unless other arrangements are

Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific

Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time

Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).

Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:

Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and

Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional

Medication

Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual

Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency

Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client

Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and

Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting responsibilities with all new

Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and

Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan. Submits forms weekly including all communication and

Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in-home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the

Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and

Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and

Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe

Demonstrates safe practice in the use of

Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote

Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control

Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.

Participates in all mandatory education per Agency

Identifies needs for personal professional

Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training (wound care, infusion, specialized equipment, ).

Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by RN Case

Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Attendance Requirements:

Must be available and on-time for scheduled work shifts

 

Educational Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN, PHN preferred

 

Credential/Licensure Required:

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of

Current CPR certification

Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirement sand in good repair. Good driving

 Experience Preferred:

Minimum of six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent

 

Physical Requirements:

Primarily medium in nature with exerting up to 35 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, bend or otherwise move objects, involves sitting, walking, standing, driving, talking, hearing, reaching. Ability to work at a desk for up to eight hours per day. Involves prolonged phone

 

Special Conditions of Employment:

Drug test

Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring

Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Required Training:

HIPPA Privacy & Security Course

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course

 

Job Skills Required:

Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health care providers

Manages time efficiently and

Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job

Maintains confidentiality of necessary

Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer

Create positive image between co-workers.

Promote positive inter-agency

Instill confidence in staff members and build self-esteem through acceptance and recognition of

Provide role modeling of teamwork, accountability and a positive

Demonstrate and encourage appropriate problem-solving

 

Behavioral Traits:

Intuitive/Open minded: Must be able to see opportunities, develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems

Achievement Drive/Commitment: Driven to achieve goals, objectives and results. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement

Positive/Supportive: Inspires and shows faith in others, builds a positive and supportive work environment

Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs. To balance multiple priorities and deliver under pressure

Compensation

 

$36.00-38.91 per hour.

 

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience, and education.  

 

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.