Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)

First Day Homecare; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

First Day Homecare is seeking Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to pick up shifts in the Marietta, GA area. Opportunities include every other weekend day or night shifts as needed.

The RN/LPN provides nursing services under a care plan, adheres to the Nurse Practice Act, Agency policies, and professional standards. Reports to the Clinical Supervisor and may supervise HHAs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of operation.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for professional nursing practice in accordance with state act and home health standards.
• Performs physical assessments and may complete admissions/reassessments.
• Supervises LPN/LVNs and HHAs as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner and care team.
• Participates in the development of the client care plan.
• Maintains confidentiality and promotes safety and infection control practices.
• Delegates tasks based on scope of practice and circumstances.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Strong communication

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job description:

Every other weekend day or night shift available for RN or LPN opportunities to pick up shifts if desired.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides services to clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory under the direction of a medically approved care plan.

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Provides supervision to: NA - No supervision responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of operation.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
2. Performs physical assessments of clients. May complete comprehensive assessments for client admissions and reassessments at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
3. Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
4. Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner overseeing care as well as to other members of the client’s care team.
5. Participates in the development of the client care plan.
6. Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
7. Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
8. Follows Agency policies and procedures as well as payor and accreditation requirements.
9. Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care and to prevent negative client outcomes. Continually promotes safety and infection prevention and control practices.
10. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
11. Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
12. Delegates tasks to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) based on their legal scope of practice and where circumstances require.
13. Performs other duties as deemed necessary.