Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association | Registered Nurse |

Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association•Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

The registered nurse plans and coordinates home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The registered nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Requirements

Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience, at least one of which is in public health or home care nursing is preferred.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with state or organization requirements.
Must be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Must demonstrate excellent observation, problem solving, verbal/written communication skills and nursing skills, per competency checklist.
Must demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Responsible for supervising home health aides.
Ability to endure prolonged or considerable walking/standing and lift/position/transfer patients, supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Following a complete assessment, develops a written plan of care for each patient assigned to caseload.
Initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and expansion of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient/representative/caregiver.
Assesses patient’s condition, re-evaluates and updates plan of care as necessary.
Initiates proper preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services as ordered by the physician and indicated in the plan of care.
Provides skilled nursing care.
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides patient and caregiver education as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Prepares clinical notes and completes at least 90% of all charting while in patient’s home.
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current home health plan of care.
Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient’s needs dictate.
Attends case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, etc.
Re-evaluates the need for continued care on an ongoing basis and initiates recertification as necessary.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.