Registered Nurse (RN) - Bronson At Home (Home Health Care) - PRN

Bronson Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing services to home care clients according to a physician prescribed plan of care, and according to requirements defined in the Medicare Conditions of Participation (484.30 Skilled Nursing Services). RNs in this position perform their regularly assigned tasks as members of a geographic or specialty team under the direction and leadership of the HH Clinical Services Manager. Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the unit, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the registered nurse manages the care delivery for patients to achieve quality outcomes by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation; coordinating the care provided by other professionals; delegating selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants; providing selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and complexity of care required; documenting during each visit the patient's response to care provided and anticipated needs; and communicating effectively with other disciplines as needed related to the patients plan of care. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served

Requirements

Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
2 years of current continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred
Licensed RN in good standing with the State of Michigan required.
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required
BLS certification required
Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date.
Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action
Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally, in writing and electronically
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Responsibilities

The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues
The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient
The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes
The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
The registered nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
The registered nurse integrates research finding into practice.
The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.