Registered Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Integrated Care Systems JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN)

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Patient Care Services

Position Summary:

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Roles and Responsibilities

Uses the nursing process to care for and/or educate individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health.

Uses systematic critical-thinking to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment.

Responsible for coordinating and managing aspects of infusion nursing care as ordered by the physician.

Delivers care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team.

Submits required documentation of care within required time frame including initial assessments, visit encounters, patient education.

Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration and communicates urgent clinical findings in a timely manner.

Maintains annual competencies

Maintains privacy, security and confidentiality of patient, staff and organizational data

Fosters a non-discriminatory work environment in which care and services are delivered in a sociocultural sensitive manner.

Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, while demonstrating strong work ethics to meet goals and provide stellar

customer service to patients.

Travel to assigned territory as needed with willing flexibility to meet patient needs.

Display neat, clean, professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Complete understanding of confidentiality with respect to Company proprietary information as well as information concerning

patient/client care; complying with all federal and state laws as apply to confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic

protected health information (EPHI); and following HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information

Qualifications and Experience

Current, active and in good standing registered nurse license int eh state of employment.

Experience administering infusion therapy in a home, hospital or clinical setting.

Infusion, ER, and/or medical surgical experience, a plus.

Must have current CPR certification

3-5 years experience in homecare is preferred

Must be able to lift 10 pounds

Must possess a valid Drivers License

May be required to operate a motor vehicle in adverse weather conditions

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works in patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Director of Patient Care Services

RISK EXPOSURE

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Heavy lifting.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.