Field Registered Nurse

KPH Healthcare Services • Full-time • Hoffman Estates, IL, US • 6m ago

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

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

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

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