Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Bronson At Home ( Home Health ) - Full-time Days

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

7d•Remote

About The Position

As a Home Care Registered Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients receive high-quality care in the comfort of their own homes. You’ll provide skilled nursing services based on a physician-ordered plan of care while supporting patients and families every step of the way. In this role, you’ll work as part of a collaborative geographic or specialty care team under the guidance of the Home Health Clinical Services Manager. Using the nursing process, you’ll assess patient needs, plan and deliver care, and evaluate outcomes to ensure the best possible experience for each patient. 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
Active RN license in good standing with the State of Michigan required
BLS certification required
Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required
Successful MVR check required after offer and prior to start date
Proof of active auto insurance must be maintained and updated with Bronson as needed
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic)
Ability to interpret clinical and electronic data to guide care decisions
Comfortable with sustained computer use and detailed documentation
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient care activities
Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
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
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

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of recent continuous acute care experience preferred
2 years of current continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver skilled nursing care to home care patients according to physician‑prescribed plans of care and Medicare guidelines
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other members of the care team
Delegate appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and support staff
Provide hands‑on nursing care based on patient needs and level of complexity
Document each patient visit, including responses to care and ongoing needs
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care
Demonstrate competency in caring for the patient populations served
Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation
Assess the patient’s physical and developmental needs
Analyze assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs
Document nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients
Review vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal
Analyze the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues
Use the assessment data to identify patient problems
Confirm problems with patient and caregiver when appropriate
Document the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record
Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient
Utilize the patient/family input when defining outcomes
Incorporate the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations
Coordinate discharge planning, utilizing the continuum of care available
Develop a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
Incorporate clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate
Develop individualized care plans with patient input when appropriate
Consider data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care
Implement the identified plan
Implement appropriate interventions
Administer prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices
Utilize evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan
Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient
Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan
Manage the care plan for patients by organizing and delegation patient care interventions to be implemented
Evaluate the effectiveness of care given by self and others
Evaluate progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes
Evaluate the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes
Document the patient response toward the expected outcomes
Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
Participate in quality improvement activities
Use the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice
Attain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
Participate in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues
Maintain professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities
Evaluate one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations
Provide age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner
Participate in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development
Participate in systematic peer review as appropriate
Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues
Share knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues
Maintain compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues
Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment
Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
Partner with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care
Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice
Deliver care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights
Demonstrate a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving
Serve as a patient advocate
Integrate research finding into practice
Use research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment
Participate in the various levels of research based on their level of education
Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
Assign or delegate tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the nursing activity, required problem solving and innovation, predictability of outcome, extent of patient interaction
Assist the patient and caregiver(s) in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and care
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
Participate in nursing councils, hospital and unit based committees as appropriate
Attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings
Work to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally)