Pediatric Nurse, Full-Time, Night Shift

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive patient care in a home health setting. Responsibilities include assessing needs, planning individualized care, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.

The role requires an active RN license in the practice state, BSN within four years if experience is limited, and BLS certification. Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the practice state.
• BSN required within four years if less than 12 months of experience.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess: evaluate patients' physical, social, and psychological status with input from patients, families and team members.
• Plan: develop individualized care plans with education and follow-up support.
• Implement: coordinate and delegate care to team members and manage resources.
• Evaluate: monitor patient responses and adjust plans as needed.
• Professionalism: maintain ethical standards, accurate documentation, and promote nursing development.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical interventions. They utilize evidence-based practices, technology, and therapeutic techniques while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical interventions. They utilize evidence-based practices, technology, and therapeutic techniques while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess: Evaluate patients' physical, social, and psychological status, gathering information from patients, families, and team members.
• Plan: Develop individualized care plans involving patients, families, and healthcare providers, including education and follow-up support.
• Implement: Coordinate and delegate care to team members, managing resources efficiently and prioritizing patient needs.
• Evaluate: Monitor patient responses, outcomes, and satisfaction, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Professionalism: Uphold legal and ethical standards, ensure accurate documentation, and promote nursing development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license in the practice state; BSN required within four years if less than 12 months of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong skills in patient care, documentation, communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration.

Physical & Other Requirements:

Ability to see, hear, and read information; manual dexterity; ability to lift and transfer patients; stand for extended periods; and operate equipment safely.