HOME HEALTH RN PPV

5100 Alliance Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

5100 Alliance Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and involves leading patient care activities while promoting evidence-based practices.

Candidates should have excellent analytical skills, a commitment to professional development, and a sensitivity to cultural diversity. This position entails a range of physical activities and exposure to various patient care scenarios.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in patient care.
• Knowledge of nursing sciences and humanities.
• Ability to assess and develop plans for complex patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing assessment and care.
• Promote evidence-based practice in patient care.
• Lead and direct patient care activities.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Recognize and appreciate cultural diversity in care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical nursing principles

Cultural competence

Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill are based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for the application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

What you will do

• Provide Practice Excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation and education to patients and families in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence‑based practice by using research to develop, implement and evaluate process standards, such as plans of care, protocols and guidelines.
• Provide Leadership Excellence in the clinical practice area.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Learning Excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrate Role Clarity through professional competence, expertise, and knowledge, and support the nursing profession through role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
• Promote Cultural Excellence with recognition and appreciation for cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

• Required – Associate’s Degree Nursing
• Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required – Registered Nurse 0-1 years
• Preferred – Clinical nursing 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required – Registered Nurse Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Nursing)
• Required – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems. Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques, which are central to the nursing profession. Other certifications may be required depending on assigned nursing unit.

Supervision Provided by this Position

The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate must have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.