Registered Nurse (RN)

Caring Friends Home Care • Philadelphia, PA

20h

About The Position

The RN is responsible for administering the Care Plan and the patient/client’s health and wellness as indicated by the Care Plan. Assures compliance with nursing/clinical standards federal, state, and local government regulations, and company policies. This role will treat patients, when appropriate and as needed for Skilled Nursing Services

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Current licensed Registered Nurse in practicing state.
• One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver in the appropriate state and have available independent transportation with current insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Follows the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, the patient/client’s physician and other care team members as appropriate.
• Performs on-site Orientation, quarterly Supervision Visits, Skill Checks and Annual Performances of home care aides in compliance with Federal, State and applicable Accrediting body Regulations and AHC Policies.
• Provides on-going instructions to home health aides during field visits including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, Client Respect. HIPPA and Safety.
• Review Personal Care Plans from Aging service Access Points, (ASAP), orienting aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
• Documents services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situation.
• Communicates with ASAP Case Managers or client’s legal representative/family any concerns or issues regarding client status as necessary.
• Perform Mantoux tests as needed for Compliance.
• May discuss medication changes with physician but may not take medication orders over the phone. The call must be redirected to the patient/client’s pharmacist/pharmacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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