Registered Nurse

Caring Hearts Staffing Solutions; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Newport News is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess client needs and lead care activities. The RN will supervise Care Aides, initiate care plans, and ensure compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have nursing experience, excellent writing skills, and be licensed to practice as an RN. Responsibilities include administering medications, counseling clients, and maintaining clinical records. This role offers a chance to make a difference in home care settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's nursing experience, preferably with home care experience.
• Must be licensed as an RN and possess good physical stamina.
• Vehicle must be insured and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Assess the home environment and determine needs of clients.
• Initiate and evaluate Nursing Care Plan.
• Supervise Care Aides and instruct them on practices.

Skills

Nursing experience

Excellent writing and charting skills

Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Good physical stamina

Licensed driver

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current RN license from the State Board of Nursing

Job description

The RN also prepares paperwork necessary for Facility policies and federal/state laws and assists with the training and supervision of Care Aides.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Administrator/ Clinical Supervisor

Qualification/Prerequisites:

• Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, and is currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing.
• Has a minimum of one year's nursing experience, preferably with home care experience
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health and can present a pre-employment health clearance.
• Must be a licensed driver with at least a one-year clean driving record.
• Has a vehicle that is insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.
• Has excellent writing and charting skills.
• Can pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities/Activities

• Assesses the home environment and determines the needs of clients.
• Records the health needs of the client.
• Initiates Nursing or Care Aide’s Care Plan and/or Homemaker/Companion Service Plan and associated paperwork, in accordance with Agency policy.
• Evaluates the effects of the care given and regularly re-evaluate the client’s nursing needs.
• Evaluates and revise the Care Plan, as necessary.
• Makes referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
• Coordinates the care of all assigned clients.
• Prepares written instructions for the Care Aide.
• Supervises the Care Aide in the home.
• Instruct Care Aides in the proper use of practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Participates in in-service training programs and staff meetings.
• Serve as liaisons between clients and other health care professionals.
• Teaches, counsels, and demonstrates skills to clients and their families.
• Administers medications, monitor clients and instruct clients on appropriate home care.
• Provides services based on the physician’s orders such as urinary catheter insertion and care, venipuncture and administration of IV fluids or medications, and changing dressings.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Counsels the client and his/her family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Acts as the coordinator of the health care team.
• Provides reports to the client’s physician when the client’s condition changes or there are deviations from the Care Plan.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes on relevant and specialized nursing services he/she provides.
• Maintains a clinical record for each client receiving care.
• Submits documentation, as per Agency policy.
• Participates in Clinical Record Reviews.
• Directs the activities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, if relevant.
• Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.
• Complies with the Homecare Agency dress code.
• Complies with all state and local regulations and accreditation standards.
• Works weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime, when requested.
• Assumes rotational on-call responsibilities for client care during non-office hours.
• Projects a professional attitude toward self, clients, and other staff members;
• Follows Agency public relations policies regarding outside speaking and professional affiliations, and clears all related requests with Agency Manager/Administrator.
• Assumes other duties, as requested by the Agency Manager/Administrator or Governing Board.

Required Working Knowledge

• Medical issues and nursing procedures.
• Professional standards and principles.
• Other health care disciplines and their role in client and family care.
• Home safety for situations, including physical and psychological dangers, for self, clients, and other Agency staff.
• Clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.