PT Homecare RN

SOUTHMINSTER INC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Homecare RN Benefits Include: Up to 6% matching on our 403B retirement plan Free Employee Assistance Program Onsite Team Member Meal Benefit Team Member On-site fitness, consignment and pharmacy Bi-weekly pay-direct deposit ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides coordination of client care, evaluates and ensure continuity and quality of care Conducts initial and quarterly assessments for home care clients both in-house and off campus. Ensures staff understanding of, and compliance with agency policies and procedures. Reviews documentation and performs In-home supervisor visits Communicates with physicians, staff, family and clients Completes chart audit and Discharge summaries for Home Care clients Back up to the Clinic Nurse Manager for assistance and coverage Performs direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients. Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and nursing care Performs and/or assists with treatments, therapies and procedures Administers and records oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications in accordance with home care services policies, procedures and physician orders Writes initial nursing assessments upon admission, assesses clients conditions and assists with the development of the individual care plans for clients Documents observations, treatments, client response to treatment and nursing care. Completes periodic assessments Assists in the development, updating of care plans, and IDCP process Gives shift report, documents on 24-hour report, processes physician orders, and assists with orientation of new employees Participates in continuing education, staff meetings, and other required in-service training Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing policies and procedures Knows and is able to initiate fire and disaster plans. Recognizes and responds to client emergencies with appropriate measures Utilizes resources, materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner Demonstrates dependability by being punctual; maintains scheduled attendance Supports and enforces safety and infection control policies and procedures Conforms to facility dress code Performs routine housekeeping duties including straightening and maintaining service areas and resident rooms Cleans, disinfects and maintains resident care equipment as assigned Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor C.A.R.E. First! Centered Around Residents Experience. Employee exemplifies this in all aspects of the job.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
Knowledge of the federal and state guidelines for home care and long term senior care.
An understanding of nursing care and a knowledge of human needs and emotions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides coordination of client care, evaluates and ensure continuity and quality of care
Conducts initial and quarterly assessments for home care clients both in-house and off campus.
Ensures staff understanding of, and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Reviews documentation and performs In-home supervisor visits
Communicates with physicians, staff, family and clients
Completes chart audit and Discharge summaries for Home Care clients
Back up to the Clinic Nurse Manager for assistance and coverage
Performs direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients.
Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and nursing care
Performs and/or assists with treatments, therapies and procedures
Administers and records oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications in accordance with home care services policies, procedures and physician orders
Writes initial nursing assessments upon admission, assesses clients conditions and assists with the development of the individual care plans for clients
Documents observations, treatments, client response to treatment and nursing care.
Completes periodic assessments
Assists in the development, updating of care plans, and IDCP process
Gives shift report, documents on 24-hour report, processes physician orders, and assists with orientation of new employees
Participates in continuing education, staff meetings, and other required in-service training
Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing policies and procedures
Knows and is able to initiate fire and disaster plans.
Recognizes and responds to client emergencies with appropriate measures
Utilizes resources, materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Demonstrates dependability by being punctual; maintains scheduled attendance
Supports and enforces safety and infection control policies and procedures
Conforms to facility dress code
Performs routine housekeeping duties including straightening and maintaining service areas and resident rooms
Cleans, disinfects and maintains resident care equipment as assigned
Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor
C.A.R.E. First! Centered Around Residents Experience. Employee exemplifies this in all aspects of the job.