Private Duty Registered Nurse-St Pete Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•Saint Petersburg, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers nursing care for clients in their homes and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring agency. The position serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction with patients across all populations. The nurse completes initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS, evaluates nursing needs and care outcomes, develops and revises Plans of Care, performs preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and plans for discharge. The role includes coordinating services, communicating changes in clients’ conditions to physicians and other personnel, monitoring cases for third-party payer compliance, and maintaining timely documentation. The nurse also supervises, teaches, and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel; participates in case conferences, in-service programs, and continuing education; and performs assigned on-call duties.

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 RN professional license in all applicable states; the license must remain valid in the state where the nurse practices.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.

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 at appropriate time points, including OASIS.
Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and assess outcomes of care; assist with recovery or maintenance of life functions and prevention of illness or relapse.
Develop, initiate, and revise Plans of Care to support quality and continuity of care; initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and plan for discharge.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals, including regular participation in case conferences.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions 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 documentation promptly 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 and maintain or improve competency.
Meet agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements.