SHCC-HOME CARE NURSE

Location: Lansing, MI

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established policies, physician orders and according to patient centered goals.
• In collaboration with the patient’s physician and patient, develops and implements a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
• Observes, assesses, and reports to physician and other assigned personnel signs and symptoms of disease process, changes in the patient’s physical and/or emotional condition, and patient’s response to the therapeutic regime.
• Demonstrates, teaches, and supervises the patient, family members, and/or caregivers in patient care and treatment procedures.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates physician and other pertinent caregivers, and reassesses on an ongoing basis the condition and needs of the patient.
• Completes required documentation according to agency policy.
• Supervises Agency Ancillary staff such as HHA and LPN, including preparing a Home Health Aide Care Plan and monitors both Home Health Aide Care Plan and Nursing Care Plan implementation.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and environment in a safe manner.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing and home care.
• As an RN Case Manager, assures communication of patient’s plan of care is carried out and goals are appropriate for patient’s condition and visit plan is effective.
• Maintains professional standards, compliance with State, Federal (CMS conditions of participation), and Joint Commission regulations, and infection control protocol by participating in in-services, staff meetings, process improvement teams, continuing education seminars when available, and adhering to the SHC expectations – standards of care guidelines.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Michigan
• Valid Driver's License
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Active American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire
• Work Experience: No Experience Required. Per Diem positions require a minimum of 1 year RN experience in acute care, long-term care, or home care OR 2 years’ experience as an LPN or CNA in a Long Term Care Facility
• Education: Must be a graduate from a school of Nursing
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Required:
  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Demonstrated ability exercise independent judgment
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated understanding of public health principles and practices
  • Demonstrated ability to document and assemble data in proper format
  • Ability to enter/exit patient homes that may/may not be handicap accessible
  • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • Recent experience in home care or public health

Part-time, Benefit Eligible, Facility: Sparrow Home Care, Experience Level: Under 4 Years