Private Duty Registered Nurse- Naples

Complete Home Care•Naples, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Administers nursing care for clients in their homes and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, families, and referring agencies. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction with all patient populations. The nurse completes initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS, develops and revises plans of care, evaluates outcomes, coordinates services, and supports clients in recovering or maintaining life functions. The role also includes communicating changes in client condition, documenting care, supervising and teaching other nursing personnel, and participating in on-call services as assigned. The position works in patients’ homes under varying conditions and requires local travel and a flexible schedule. Work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. The description notes that duties are not limited to those listed and that other duties may be assigned.

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 effective communication ability.
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; maintain a valid RN license in the state where practicing throughout employment.
Current CPR certification and maintenance of a valid CPR certificate throughout employment.
If required to make visits, a Hepatitis profile.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Ability to meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.

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.
Regularly reevaluate clients’ nursing needs and evaluate care outcomes.
Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions and prevent illness or relapse.
Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care as needed to support quality and continuity of care.
Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Plan for clients’ discharge from services.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
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 of changes in clients’ conditions and needs.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with company policy.
Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to LVNs/LPNs, HHAs, CNAs, and other nursing personnel.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and families as assigned.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve professional competency.
Meet agency and licensing-board continuing-education requirements.