Registered Nurse Weekend Program (RN) - Home Health

Atrium Health; Lincolnton (NC); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to perform all scheduled visits, assess physical, psychosocial and environmental needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update the plan of care as findings dictate. You will communicate changes with physicians and the RN Case Manager, document accurately, support discharge planning, and follow industry policies.

Requires an active RN license in the state, BLS certification, completion of an accredited nursing

Competenze

• Proficiency in clinical nursing skills and assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with a variety of patients, staff, and physicians.
• Strong judgment and decision-making under supervision.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving.

Mansioni

• Perform all scheduled visits and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and update care plans accordingly.
• Communicate with physicians to update treatment plans and inform the RN Case Manager.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as needed.
• Assist discharge planning and coordinate with community resources for continuity of care.
• Accurately document and update patient records per guidelines.
• Identify issues and communicate plans and goals clearly to the care team.
• Follow policies and monitor changes to procedures.

Conoscenze

Assessing patients

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Care plan updates

Formazione

RN license

Descrizione del lavoro

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary.
• Conducts thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of assigned patients and updates plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit finding. Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a result of assigned visits. Communicates those changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as indicated.
• Partners with the RN Case Manager to provide discharge planning according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.
• Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.
• Communicates problems to physicians and RN Case Manager, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.
• Follows published policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required:

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required, and A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required:

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing

Experience Required:

Typically 1 year of experience in nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

Must Be Able To:

• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must Be Able To:

• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures/functions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.