Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Role

Registered Nurse is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care and reports to Case Managers and Clinical Nurse Supervisor. In collaboration with the MGA personnel, the RN will render skilled nursing care in accordance with the care developed for each individual patient and in accordance with Physician’s orders.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• Demonstrates and documents clinical skills.
• Each shift or visit reflects the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Identifies new problems, changes, and/or resolution of problems and follows through as follows:
  • Director/Supervisory notification
  • Physical notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per stat regulations
  • Documentation of same on clinical notes, supplemental physician orders, and nursing care plan
• Observes aseptic technique as required.
• Performs specific treatments and medication administration as per care plan.
• Functions as a team member demonstrating collaboration with and responsibility to the patient, Physician, and healthcare team.
• Identifies issues of concern and demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Displays correct skilled nursing care that reflects compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Participates in the Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by the Agency’s Director, such as In-Services, education, and committee work related to patient care.
• Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively.
• Completes all clinical documentation accurately and submits it timely per agency policy/guidelines.
• Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
• Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
• Reports on time and as scheduled to complete work within the designated time.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from the executive team.

Requirements

• Hold a valid/unencumbered verification/license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where services are provided.
• Reliable transportation.
• Provide a copy of current TB results or Chest x-ray.
• Provide a copy of current CPR certification as per agency policy.
• Be flexible, organized, and have the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment to perform job duties/responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly sit, stand, stop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms, and perform other physical activities as deemed necessary by job duties.
• Vision and hearing capabilities within normal limits, with or without aid.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
• Ability to perform the anticipated level of physical assist required to provide safe client care. If the anticipated level of assist is greater than that which the employee can safely provide, the supervisor is to be notified immediately.

Work Environment

• The work environment is highly variable, as care is generally provided in private homes.
• Lighting, acoustics, air quality, temperature, and environmental hazards are not predictable.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, household pets/animals, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is required to travel frequently to complete home health visits.