SHCC-HOME CARE NURSE

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Nurse provides direct nursing care, treatment, and health instructions to patients in their homes. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care with patients and physicians, monitors responses to treatment, and communicates patient status and needs to physicians and other caregivers. The role includes educating and supervising patients, families, caregivers, and agency ancillary staff; completing required documentation; maintaining equipment and a safe environment; and coordinating care as an RN Case Manager. The nurse maintains professional standards and complies with applicable state and federal requirements, Joint Commission regulations, and infection control protocols.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Michigan.
Valid driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance.
Active American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire.
Graduate of a school of Nursing.
Excellent assessment skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Understanding of public health principles and practices.
Ability to document and assemble data in the proper format.
Ability to enter and exit patient homes that may not be handicap accessible.
Ability to use a keyboard as required to perform essential job duties.
No experience required for the position generally. Per diem positions require either at least 1 year of RN experience in acute care, long-term care, or home care, or 2 years of experience as an LPN or CNA in a long-term care facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Recent experience in home care or public health.

Responsibilities

Assess patient conditions and initiate appropriate nursing or medical care in accordance with policies, physician orders, and patient-centered goals.
Develop and implement plans of care in collaboration with patients and their physicians.
Observe and assess patients, and report disease symptoms, changes in physical or emotional condition, and responses to treatment to physicians and assigned personnel.
Demonstrate, teach, and supervise patient care and treatment procedures with patients, family members, and caregivers.
Evaluate patient responses to care, update physicians and caregivers, and reassess patient conditions and needs on an ongoing basis.
Complete required documentation according to agency policy.
Supervise agency ancillary staff, including home health aides and LPNs; prepare Home Health Aide Care Plans and monitor implementation of aide and nursing care plans.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and the care environment safely.
Maintain knowledge of current nursing and home care trends.
As an RN Case Manager, ensure communication of the patient’s plan of care and that goals and visit plans are appropriate and effective.
Maintain professional standards and comply with state and federal requirements, CMS conditions of participation, Joint Commission regulations, and infection control protocols.
Participate in in-services, staff meetings, process improvement teams, and continuing education seminars when available, and adhere to SHC standards of care guidelines.