New Mexico Home Care Travel RN Assignment

Act for Health, Inc; New Mexico; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Act for Health, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse with a state license to practice in the relevant state(s). The role requires at least one year of acute care RN experience, CPR certification, and reliable transportation. BSN is preferred.

The incumbent will deliver direct patient care, assess health status, and collaborate with families and the healthcare team to achieve care goals. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of one year experience as an RN in an acute care setting or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Initiate actions independently to improve client care.
• Perform client visits to provide skilled interventions with realistic outcomes.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Formation

Current RN license in practice state(s)

State-approved nursing program graduate

BSN preferred

Description du poste

Qualfications

Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing.

BSN preferred.

Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice

Minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN in an acute care setting or equivalent

Reliable means of transportation

Current CPR certification

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care

Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period

Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence

Act as client advocate

Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients: Collect objective and subjective client information

Analyze, report and record data

Validate, refine and modify data

Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients

Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care

Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs: Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment

Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment

Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care

Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.

Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.

Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling.

Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment.

Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.

Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice: Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment

Teaching/counseling skills

Realistic and measurable goal setting

Evaluate client’s medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance

Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures

Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences

Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements

Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner

Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation

Coordinate services for the client as needed

Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments

Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers

Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures

Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations

Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment.

Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.

Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care

Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices

Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable: Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care

Remain responsible for all delegated acts

Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations

Initiate and assist with delegated care

Participate in ongoing, professional self-development: Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines

Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required

Identify needs for personal professional growth.

Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training

Perform other duties as assigned

At Professional Case Management (PCM), our mission drives us. We have a growing team of over 4,000 employees who are passionate about delivering care that enhances the quality of life of clients in the most healing of environments – the home. We believe that aligning genuine, caring team members with this purpose is life-changing for our clients, customers, and teammates alike. And it’s our goal to consistently stretch ourselves – and the organization – to ensure we’re always learning, growing, and elevating our standards of service. In everything we do, we share a strong set of core values: We Work As A Team, We Do The Right Thing, We Figure It Out, We Pursue Growth, and We Take Ownership. PCM has been an industry leader in delivering specialized in-home care and other services to clients for over 30 years. Our Home Care division is the nation’s premier Home Healthcare provider to former nuclear weapons and uranium workers, upholding the highest standards of care through accreditation by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC).