Field Registered Nurse

KPH Healthcare Services • Blue Island, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice. The Registered Nurse provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process, and communicates/documents observations and assessments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health care providers.
• Manages time efficiently and effectively.
• Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Create positive image between co-workers.
• Promote positive inter-agency relationships.
• Instill confidence in staff members and build self-esteem through acceptance and recognition of their contributions.
• Provide role modeling of teamwork, accountability and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate and encourage appropriate problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• BSN, PHN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental.
• Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy unless other arrangements are made.
• Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific knowledge.
• Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time.
• Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice: Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment; Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional status; Medication Practices; nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual beliefs.
• Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency guidelines.
• Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
• Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting responsibilities with all new staff.
• Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines.
• Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan.
• Submits forms weekly including all communication and documentation.
• Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care.
• Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations.
• Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
• Participates in all mandatory education per Agency requirements.
• Identifies needs for personal professional growth.
• Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training (wound care, infusion, specialized equipment, etc.).
• Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by RN Case Manager.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation: $36.00-38.91 per hour. The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience, and education.
• KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree