Home Health Rn Hcs

MyMichigan Health•Alpena, MI

126d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assessing client health needs, nursing care requirement and the delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. May be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

Requirements

RN: Registered Nurse
FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
DRIVERSLIC: Drivers License
VEH INS: Vehicle Insurance
BLS: Basic Life Support (Within 1 month of hire or transfer)
TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt (Within 6 months of hire or transfer)
A minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing experience.
Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures.
Participates in equipment in-services and competencies as they relate to role expectations.
Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.
Understands and is accountable for the Health System's customer service standards.
Minimum of one year experience in inpatient, outpatient or community psychiatric nursing.
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

ANCC Psychiatric Nurse certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses client health needs, nursing care requirements, and delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. Directs client assessments by other nursing staff.
Plans care for assigned clients and directs the planning of care by other nursing staff.
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care; ensures responsible care is rendered to clients.
Implements nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and demonstrates competence in nursing care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric client.
Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
Assumes responsibility for own continued professional development and assists with the development of other staff members.