Full-Time Per Unit Field Registered Nurse RN
Company: Mays Home Health
Location: Guymon
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
About UsAt Mays, we take pride in the quality service that we
provide our patients. If you have a passion for providing excellent
care to patients, we want you to be part of our work family.
Whether your field is nursing, therapy, personal care,
administration, or marketing-at the end of the day, it is all about
our patients that we get the honor of serving. Full-time benefits
include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as
supplemental insurance with life, paid time off, and generous
401(k) matching.$2500 Sign-On BonusTITLE: RN, Registered
NurseREPORTS TO: Branch SupervisorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Is
currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing.2.
Prefer one year's clinical experience, with current home health,
medical, surgical, or critical care experience.3. Demonstrates
knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individual
ages of those served. Complies with accepted professional standards
and principles.4. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and
mental health. Has completed the agency pre-employment health
clearance.5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is
insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and is
in good working order.6. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling
role obligation.7. Has excellent observation, good clinical
judgment, and good oral and written communi -cation skills.8. Is
self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision; has
good organizational skills.SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe
registered nurse regularly re-evaluates the patient's nursing
needs, initiates necessary revisions to the plan of care, furnishes
those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill,
initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing
procedures, prepares clinical and progress notes, coordinates
services, informs the physician and other personnel of changes in
the patient's condition and needs, counsels the patient and family
in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in in-service
programs, and supervises and teaches other nursing personnel. (COP
-484.30(a)).RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES--- Develops, prepares and
maintains individualized patient/client care documentation
consistent with the plan of care. Submits accurate documentation
within one working day of visit/phone call.Field Registered
Nurse--- Assesses and provides patient/client and family/caregiver
education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of
care.--- Participates in coordination of home health services,
appropriately reporting the patient's/client's condition, status,
and need for additional disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST,
Dietitian) to the RN Case Manager and/or Branch Supervisor on an
ongoing basis or documents rationale for not doing so.--- Uses
equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.--- Provides
those services requiring nursing skill, in accordance with the plan
of care signed by the physician. Demonstrates competency in all
skills required for the agency, which may include but not limited
to, venipunctures, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care,
wound care, aseptic technique.--- Assesses client's continual care
needs. Documentation addresses problems identified in the on going
assessment or provides documentation of rationale for not doing
so.--- Supervises home health aide at least every 14 days, teaches
Aide in duties of client care as needed, assesses client's need for
unskilled care and advises case manager of need for revision of
plan of care as appropriate. In ACHC Accredited offices, supervises
LVN/LPN every 55-60 days with or without LVN/LPN being present in
the home. Supervises plan of care delivered by LVN/LPN during
recertification/discharge visit and teaches LPN/LVN as needed.---
Responsible for following all policies and procedures of the
Agency, regarding service delivery, documentation, and care
coordination.--- Participates in on call rotation as assigned by
supervisor.--- Participates in Quality Improvement program of the
agency. Can verbalize own responsibilities and activities.---
Performs duties within the limits of preparation and experience.---
Participates in public relations and community activities that
promote the Agencies role as an effective member of the health care
delivery system.--- Seeks and obtains sufficient information
necessary to function effectively in the health care setting where
assigned. Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and
knowledge. Participates in In-service programs.--- Administers
medications and/or treatments as prescribed by the physician.Field
Registered Nurse--- Initiates and applies appropriate preventative,
therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and techniques and
maintains communication regarding patient/client care with the
physi -cian, other disciplines involved in the care, and
supervisory personnel.--- Accepts responsibility of assignment to
perform specialized procedures, only when qualified.--- Observes
the patient/client for changes in condition, discusses changes with
the patient/client or family/caregiver and reports changes, as
necessary, to the attending physician and/or RN Case Manager.
Documentation reflects communication and condition of the
patient.--- Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient/client
and family/caregiver home nursing procedures, self-care techniques
and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's/client's
condition. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as
ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities
for health counseling with patients/clients and
families/caregivers.--- Assists the patient/client in maintaining
an optimal, safe environment.--- Must maintain a minimum of 27
points per week, with point system as follows: Start of Care is
2.5, Resumptions/Recerts is 1.5, Discharge/Regular visit with or
without supervisory visit is one point.Other aspects and demands of
the job not listed above:The above statements are intended to be a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in
this description.WORKING CONDITIONS---General office---Community
and home environment---Exposure to infectious diseases---In and out
of automobile.Field Registered Nurse--- This position has been
designated Class I Field staff position (see Infection/Exposure
Control Plan). Employees performing Class I Field staff position
duties may be involved in potential exposure to blood borne
pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. All Class
IField staff position employees will be offered Hepatitis B
vaccination at no expense to the employee.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS---Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend
written/verbal communication.---Ability to perform tasks involving
physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive
bending and standing.---Ability to deal effectively with
stress.CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMust meet the required
continuing education hours for state certification as a nurse in
Texas as applicable. Agency personnel are expected to participate
in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or
required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, agency
personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other
educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities.
All agency personnel must attend mandatory educational
programs.*1/2 paid following 30 days of employment; 1/2 paid
following 6 months of employment; subject to repayment if employee
terminates before 1 year of employment.
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