Part-Time Per Diem PRN Home Health Nurse

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 :

Educational Requirements :

Credential / Licensure Required :

Experience Preferred :

Physical Requirements :

Special Conditions of Employment :

Job Skills Required :

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.