Rn - Prn
Posted on WTOV9 Classifieds - 4 weeks ago
- Company:
- Medi Home Health Agency
- Location:
- Woodsfield, OH
Features & Description
Two (2) years home health experience.OH/WV RN license.
Responsible for providing and directing the provision of home nursing care, based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of the nursing process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following:
1. Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatment signed by the physician and makes the initial evaluation visit to the client. Accepts only clients referred by the case manager. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to, venipunctures, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique.
2. Evaluates, and regularly reevaluates, the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the client’s plan of care. Assesses the client’s continual care needs. Addresses all problems in the plan of care or documents rationale for not doing so.
3. Initiates diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the client’s care and safety. Recommends referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client’s needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
4. Observes, records and reports the client’s reaction to treatment and any change in the client’s condition to the physician, clinical manager and/or case manager and other staff involved at least every 60 days.
5. Teaches, supervises and counsels the client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client’s condition. Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
6. Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of client care by liaisoning with other health professionals assigned to the clients. Attends client care conferences. Initiates client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed.
7. Supervises and teaches the home health aide. Every two weeks, assesses the client’s need for unskilled care and revises the plan of care as appropriate. Communicates the plan of care changes to the aide and scheduler as often as necessary.
8. Develops, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation according to agency guidelines.
9. Responsible for following all policies and procedures of the agency regarding service delivery, documentation and care coordination. During supervisory visits, exhibits full compliance and verbalizes knowledge of agency policies including but not limited to, client education, infection control, management of hazardous wastes and age-specific behaviors of clients.
10. Participates in the agency’s quality improvement program.
11. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
1. Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school or university required.
2. Minimum of one year nursing experience required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – Registered Nurse, licensed to practice professional nursing in all states, which are part of catchment area. Must maintain patient care standards (i.e., CPR certification, OSHA compliance, TB testing, etc.). Valid driver’s license.
We offer a competitive wage, flexible scheduling, and paid mileage.
Send resumes to:
Medi Home Health Agency
Attn: Kim Warner, RN
117 North Main Street
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Fax: 740-472-3225
EOE
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