Private Duty Registered Nurse- Naples

Lifecare Home Health Family•Naples, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Private Duty Registered Nurse administers nursing care to clients in their homes and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and families, and referring agencies. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction with all patient populations. The nurse assesses clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including completing OASIS assessments at appropriate time points. The nurse reassesses needs and outcomes, develops and revises plans of care, initiates preventative and rehabilitative procedures, supports recovery or maintenance of life functions, and plans for discharge. The position also coordinates services, communicates changes in client condition to physicians and other personnel, participates in case conferences, and monitors cases for third-party payer compliance. The nurse documents care in a timely manner, applies infection-control and universal-precaution practices, and supervises, teaches, and provides clinical direction to LVN/LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing personnel. The role includes assigned on-call responsibilities, continuing education, and maintaining professional competency and required licensure and CPR certification. Work takes place in patients’ homes, requires local travel and a flexible schedule, and may involve emergency calls and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Current state professional RN license in all applicable states, and a valid RN license in the state where the nurse practices.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Manual blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and thermometer.
If required to make visits, a Hepatitis profile.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Promote and exemplify the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments of clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and evaluate care outcomes; assist with recovery or maintenance of life functions and prevention of illness or relapse.
Develop, initiate, and revise plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and plan for client discharge from services.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals; participate regularly in case conferences.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when coordinating and providing care to protect clients and staff.
Coordinate services and inform physicians and other personnel of changes in clients’ conditions and needs.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to LVN/LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, and other nursing personnel.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and families.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Meet agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements.
Maintain a valid RN license in the state where practicing and a valid CPR certificate; renew both before expiration.
Meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs and respond to patient needs and deadlines.
Travel locally and work a flexible schedule.