RN Private Care

VNA of the Treasure Coast•Vero Beach, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to private-care clients as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with established plans of care. The role has primary responsibility for assigned clients, including assessment of clients and families, care-plan development and oversight throughout service, and coordination and collaboration with the health care team. The RN also oversees care provided by LPNs, home health aides, and companions, and demonstrates VNA Core Values in all work responsibilities. The position is part of VNA Private Care Services and reports to the Director of VNA Private Care Services. Work is performed in the office and clients’ homes, with frequent local travel within Indian River County or an adjacent county. The role involves maintaining confidential health information, following applicable nursing regulations and agency policies, and meeting documentation, safety, training, and quality-assurance requirements.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider certification/CPR.
At least one year of work experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics, or medical/surgical nursing.
Current and valid Florida driver’s license.
Current automobile insurance meeting VNA requirements.
Communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening skills.
Customer focus.
Infection-control knowledge and clinical competency.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning ability.
Time-management skills.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to use electronic medical record software specific to the position.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and/or maneuvering up to 350 pounds with or without an appropriate device.
Must undergo screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders.
Conduct initial assessments; gather physical, psychosocial, and environmental information; and establish plans of treatment and care that identify nursing diagnoses and evaluate outcomes within specified timeframes when needed.
Assume primary responsibility for a client caseload, coordinate services, and collaborate with the health care team.
Assess client responses to treatment, medication, and teaching; provide interventions and revise the care plan as needed.
Communicate with physicians to confirm, correlate, and update treatment plans and provide regular client status reports.
Use, store, and maintain equipment and supplies safely and appropriately.
Attend regular case conferences with the supervisor to discuss admissions, potential discharges, recertifications, and problem solving.
Provide timely instruction and supervision to LPNs, home health aides, and companions in accordance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
Assist with orienting new employees and students to primary nursing, field work, and home-care philosophy.
Use inter-agency and community resources to support continuity of care.
Maintain and update client records so problems, plans, actions, goals, and changes are accurately documented.
Complete care documentation accurately and on time within established timeframes.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and keep protected health information confidential.
Perform nursing duties in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and VNA policies and procedures.
Attend mandatory staff, team, and in-service meetings and complete mandatory e-learning by its due date.
Participate in chart audits and quality-assurance activities.
Follow VNA safety policies and procedures and promptly report accidents or unusual incidents to the immediate supervisor and Human Resources.