RN - Port Homeless Shelter
About The Position
The RN works under the supervision of the practice manager and the Director and assesses PORT participants on an intermittent visiting basis. Assessments support early detection and management of health issues, helping reduce the burden on emergency services and hospitals. The RN may work in a variety of settings with a diverse patient population of all ages. Using communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, the RN develops care plans that account for patients’ physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs. The position also submits referrals and coordinates patient transportation. Under leadership and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the RN provides access to comprehensive services and clinical care in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and facility goals and strategic plans.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing and Registered Nurse qualification.
- Two years of registered nursing experience.
- Virginia Department of Health Professions Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
- Availability for weekend shifts and irregular shifts.
- Ability to work or float at more than one work location.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ clinical and psychosocial needs using standards of practice relevant to the specialty or patient population served in PORT.
- Partner with patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, treatments, and procedures that support physiological and psychosocial outcomes.
- Apply evidence-based standards of practice and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
- Facilitate safe transitions to the next care setting as part of the plan of care.
- Promote timely patient throughput and provide consistent, competent, and ethical care, focusing on quality outcomes and current evidence-based practices and measures.
- Adapt education methods to diverse patient populations to support patient and family comprehension.
- Individualize and coordinate patient and discharge education, including education for family members or caregivers; evaluate comprehension and document it.
- Delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to meet patient care needs.
- Recognize and respond to emergency situations, assess personal support needs, and use identified systems to address them.
- Complete required clinical and quality documentation accurately and consistently in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and regulatory requirements.
- Submit referrals and coordinate transportation services for patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
