Community Health Nurse, Home Care Team 1, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Blacksburg, VA

21h•$99,424 - $124,280•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves performing admissions, other OASIS timepoints, and revisits for clients requiring skilled nursing. The role requires fulfilling the needs of patients across various age groups, their family members, and the community, adhering to licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. The nurse must be able to effectively adapt to new and changing working environments and is responsible and accountable for the nursing care provided to patients receiving services from Valley Home Care, Inc.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Computer and keyboard skills
Medical terminology required
Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing)
Current and valid CPR certification
Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills
Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing customer needs
Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, etc.)
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations
Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care
Current and valid driver`s license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision
Adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Perform admissions and other OASIS timepoints and revisits for clients requiring skilled nursing
Fulfill the needs of patients in a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements
Respond effectively to new and changing working environments
Bear the responsibility and accountability for the nursing care that the patient receives while receiving services from Valley Home Care, Inc.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities