Private Duty Registered Nurse- Fort Pierce

Complete Home Care•Fort Pierce, FL

3d•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 interactions with each population. The nurse assesses and reassesses clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including completing OASIS assessments at appropriate time points; develops and updates plans of care; delivers preventative and rehabilitative nursing care; and plans for discharge. The nurse communicates with clients, families, team members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals; participates in case conferences; coordinates services; and reports changes in clients’ conditions and needs. The role includes monitoring cases for third-party payer compliance, timely documentation, supervising and directing other nursing personnel, and performing assigned on-call duties. The position is based in patients’ homes and may involve travel, flexible scheduling, and PRN emergency calls.

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 the 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 professional RN license in all applicable states; maintain a valid RN license in the state where practicing.
Current CPR certification and responsibility for keeping it valid.
If required to make visits, a Hepatitis profile.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

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 care outcomes, and assist with recovery or maintenance of life functions while helping prevent illness and relapse.
Develop, initiate, and revise plans of care to support quality and continuity of care.
Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and plan for client discharge.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, and participate regularly in case conferences.
Apply infection-control and universal-precaution practices to protect clients and staff.
Coordinate services and inform physicians and other personnel about changes in clients’ conditions and needs.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete documentation promptly and in accordance with company policy.
Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to LVNs/LPNs, HHAs, CNAs, and other nursing personnel.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and families.
Participate in in-service programs, maintain and improve competency, and meet continuing-education requirements.