Registered Nurse PRN

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Observes and reports any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation.
• Documents such reports and observations in the clinical record and notifies supervisor.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
• Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the provider.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary provider when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with all relevant providers regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state.
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred).
• One (1) year of Home health experience required.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.