Registered Nurse: Day shift-adult

Infinity Hospice Care LLC; Fair Oaks Ranch (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infinity Hospice Care LLC in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer home health nursing care and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team. You will assess patients, develop and revise the plan of care, and ensure quality outcomes for clients in their homes.

The role requires an active RN license and CPR certification, with at least 1 year of clinical RN experience; BSN preferred. Local travel within the service area is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
• Current State RN license and CPR certification.
• One year RN experience in a clinical setting; home health preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care in patients' homes, coordinating with the care team.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments and update the Plan of Care.
• 2. Regularly re-evaluate nursing needs and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and health professionals.
• Maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Connaissances

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

English reading/writing

Formation

RN degree

BSN preferred

Description du poste

Description

General Summary:

Administer nursing care for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring agency. Patient

Population:

Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions:

1. Promote /exemplify the Company mission, vision, and values at all times.
2. 2. Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health clients. Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including OASIS.
3. 3. Regularly re-evaluate the client’s nursing needs and evaluate the outcomes of care. Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness.
4. 4. Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care (POC) as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Plans for discharge of the client from services.
5. 5. Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation in Case Conference.
6. 6. Apply the concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA).
7. 7. Coordinate services and inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs.
8. 8. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
9. 9. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
10. 10. Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to other nursing personnel (ex. LVN/LPN, HHA, CNA, etc).
11. 11. Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and their families as assigned.
12. 12. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
13. 13. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.

Supervision:

1. LVN/LPNs and CNAs.

Requirements

Experience:

• One (1) year experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred Home health experience.

Skills:

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education:

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
• Preferred, BSN.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• Current State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR.
• On-going employment as an RN always requires maintaining a valid RN license in the state where the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate. The employee is responsible for renewing these before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements:

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.