Private Duty Registered Nurse
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 their families, and referring agencies. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interactions across patient populations. The nurse performs initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS where applicable; reassesses nursing needs and care outcomes; develops and revises plans of care; provides preventive and rehabilitative nursing care; and plans for discharge. The role also communicates changes in clients’ conditions, coordinates services, monitors cases for third-party payer compliance, and maintains timely documentation. The nurse supervises and teaches other nursing personnel and performs assigned on-call duties. Work takes place in patients’ homes under varied conditions, with local travel and a flexible schedule.
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.
- Proven 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 each applicable state; maintaining a valid license in the state where the nurse practices is required for continued employment.
- Current CPR certificate; maintaining a valid certificate is required for continued 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 to identify clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including assessments at appropriate time points and OASIS.
- Regularly reevaluate clients’ nursing needs and evaluate care outcomes.
- Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions and help prevent illness and relapse.
- Develop, initiate, and revise plans of care to support quality and continuity of care.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and plan for client discharge.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals, including participating 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 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 mandatory continuing education requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
