Home Health RN

MyMichigan Health; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $3,750

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alpena is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for assessing client health needs and delivering nursing care. The ideal candidate should have an associate degree in nursing and experience in medical/surgical nursing. Responsibilities include client assessment, planning, and implementing care in line with established standards. This role may also involve participating in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan.
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
• NCC Psychiatric Nurse certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs and nursing care requirements for clients.
• Plan and evaluate care for assigned clients.
• Implement nursing actions per established standards.

Skills

Medical/surgical nursing experience

Effective communication skills

Patient care management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Job description

Summary

May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $3,750

This position is responsible for assessing client health needs, nursing care requirement and the delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients.

Responsibilities

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses client health needs, nursing care requirements, and delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. Directs client assessments by other nursing staff.
• Plans care for assigned clients and directs the planning of care by other nursing staff.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care; ensures responsible care is rendered to clients.
• Implements nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and demonstrates competence in nursing care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric client.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Self Management: Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
• Assumes responsibility for own continued professional development and assists with the development of other staff members.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: RN – Registered Nurse
• Equivalent Experience: MI
• Essential: true
• Credential: Fingerprinting (FINGERPRIN)
• Credential: Drivers License (DRIVERSLIC)
• Credential: Vehicle Insurance (VEH INS)
• Credential: Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Credential: TEAM ADVANCED – Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAMS) – within 6 months of hire or transfer
• Equivalent Experience and Essential status noted where applicable

Required Education

• Education: ASSOC
• Equivalent Experience:
• Education Specialization:
• Essential: true

Experience, Training and Skills

• A minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures. Participates in equipment inservices and competencies related to role expectations.
• Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.
• Understands and is accountable for the Health System's customer service standards.
• Psychiatric Nurse: Minimum of one year experience in inpatient, outpatient or community psychiatric nursing. NCC Psychiatric Nurse certification preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, trauma, grief and death; able to wear PPE including latex materials or substitutes if required.
• Move freely about the facility, perform the functions of the job as outlined; good vision and hearing with or without assistive devices.
• Frequently sit/stand/walk; may require frequent postural changes (stooping, kneeling, crouching).
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials; follow health system policies.
• Handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
• Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling; physical demand level: Medium; lifting up to 21-50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs continuously; walking/standing as required.