RN - Prn

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

13d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Provide exceptional in-home IV infusion therapy, nursing care, and response management. In addition, the Home Infusion Registered Nurse will administer and monitor patients in the home during treatment and provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management, and treatment self-administration when appropriate.? GENERAL REQUIREMENTS : · Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization. · Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. · Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). · Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. · Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. GENERAL SKILLS: · Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. · Additional languages preferred. · Strong written and verbal skills. · Basic Computer Skills WORKING CONDITIONS: · General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. · May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. · May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. · May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. · Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. · May be scheduled as needed including overtime. PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & DEMANDS: · Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice. · Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors. · Have good manual dexterity. · Have good eye-hand foot coordination. · Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion. · Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking. · Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance. · Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder. MISSION STATEMENT: QUALITY HEALTHCARE : In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: · Care for the individual based on personalized Plan of Care · Informs the Pharmacy or Nursing manager and any other appropriate personnel of changes in the client’s conditions or drug management issues and needs. · Counsel's client and family through care process while updating family on a regular basis. · Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. · Participates in home infusion performance improvement activities and continuously staying informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. · Provide a broad range of infusion therapies in our patients' homes. · Make a difference by using your clinical IV experience and personal touch to assist our patients recover in the comfort of their own home. · Provide one-on-one home infusion nursing care visits and patient education in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment. · Train patients in the self-administration of treatments and how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments. · Use excellent written and verbal customer service skills in order to interact with the patient, physician, pharmacist and other partners. · Document all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment, assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process, and training activities in a timely manner. · Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. · Participate in staff development meeting. · Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations, and individual research and reading. · Participate in the development, and periodic revision, of the physician's Plan of Treatment and processes change orders, as needed. · Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy. · Adhere to federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations. · Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to assigned patients/families when needed. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: · Follows Code of Conduct policy. · Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. · Completes annual educational requirements. · Maintains regulatory requirements. · Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. · Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. · Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly. · Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. · Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled. · Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees. · Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. · Communicates the mission statement of the organization. GUEST RELATIONS STANDARDS: (All guest relation violations are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination): · Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner. · Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer. · Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner. · Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers. · Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments. · Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers. OTHER: · Responsibility to Report: It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is held accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected. · As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position. This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable. OTHER DUITIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: · Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. · Must be licensed, in the state, as a Registered Nurse. · One, or more, years of experience of IV Infusions or related background preferred. · Must have a working knowledge of clinical IV, and the principles and techniques of professional nursing, and required documentation that pertains to it. · Should be skillful in organization, and in the principles of time management, and have knowledge of management processes. · Must be able to contribute to the quality of care being rendered, through constructive communication with nursing managers and staff. · Must have a background check, including criminal history check, Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusions check and the National Sex Offenders Registry check. · Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted. · The ability to communicate, both, verbally, and in writing, is required as frequent communication, by telephone, and in writing in English, is required. · Possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance.

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be licensed, in the state, as a Registered Nurse.
Must have a working knowledge of clinical IV, and the principles and techniques of professional nursing, and required documentation that pertains to it.
Should be skillful in organization, and in the principles of time management, and have knowledge of management processes.
Must be able to contribute to the quality of care being rendered, through constructive communication with nursing managers and staff.
Must have a background check, including criminal history check, Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusions check and the National Sex Offenders Registry check.
Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
The ability to communicate, both, verbally, and in writing, is required as frequent communication, by telephone, and in writing in English, is required.
Possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic Computer Skills
Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
Have good manual dexterity.
Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.
One, or more, years of experience of IV Infusions or related background preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional in-home IV infusion therapy, nursing care, and response management.
Administer and monitor patients in the home during treatment
Provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management, and treatment self-administration when appropriate
Care for the individual based on personalized Plan of Care
Inform the Pharmacy or Nursing manager and any other appropriate personnel of changes in the client’s conditions or drug management issues and needs.
Counsel's client and family through care process while updating family on a regular basis.
Assure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Participate in home infusion performance improvement activities and continuously staying informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care.
Provide a broad range of infusion therapies in our patients' homes.
Provide one-on-one home infusion nursing care visits and patient education in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment.
Train patients in the self-administration of treatments and how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments.
Use excellent written and verbal customer service skills in order to interact with the patient, physician, pharmacist and other partners.
Document all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment, assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process, and training activities in a timely manner.
Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Participate in staff development meeting.
Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations, and individual research and reading.
Participate in the development, and periodic revision, of the physician's Plan of Treatment and processes change orders, as needed.
Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.
Adhere to federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to assigned patients/families when needed.