Be an Angel in Someone’s Home – PRN Registered Nurse

Visiting Angels of Southern Shenandoah Valley•Harrisonburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels is a trusted name in providing senior home care, serving families nationwide since 1998. Our Southern Shenandoah Valley location in Harrisonburg, Virginia, offers rewarding part-time and full-time positions with flexible scheduling and competitive pay. Join our team and help us be ANGELS of hope in the community by making life at home safer, happier, and more comfortable for seniors. We are looking for skilled care professionals to join our mission.

Requirements

Currently registered/licensed with the Board of Nursing.
Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically – both orally and in writing.
Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and calm in all situations.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, delegate and accurately complete work activities within specific deadlines while managing interruptions.
Work independently and proactively with a minimum amount of direction and/or supervision.
Ability to manage and coordinate client care with the caregiver while maintaining a pleasant and cohesive working relationship.
Ability to generate goodwill for the Agency, with clients their family members and referral sources.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
Pass a state-mandated criminal background check, reference check, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of nursing experience.
Nursing/managerial experience in private duty home care preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments to determine care needs.
Develop and oversee Plan of Care for different clients.
Initiate the Plan of Care and make necessary ongoing revisions.
Assure that the client and family understand the home Plan of Care and their responsibilities.
Instruct or supervise the caregivers who are responsible for assisting the client with personal care needs.
Reassess Plan of Care every 60 days and make revisions, as required.
Assist with conducting orientation and training following agency guidelines.
Supervise, teach and orient caregivers per agency guidelines and regulatory standards.
Recognize and reward good job performance and promote caregiver recognition.
Respond to and resolve client complaints or concerns.
Maintain compliance with the state regulations affecting home care.
Demonstrate knowledge of current health and homecare practices.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.
Maintain positive relationships with all clients and referral sources.
Communicate and refer appropriate matters to direct supervisor for guidance.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to employees, clients and client’s family members.
Participate in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the services provided to clients.
On-call evenings and weekends, as directed.
Keep on-call materials current with client information, instructions and directions, current roster of care and roster of active direct care staff.
Prepare and maintain the on-call log, client and employee records.
Manage calls in accordance with the company policies.
Conduct in-home supervisory visits in accordance with agency guidelines and/or state licensure regulations.