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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, accompanied by current New Hampshire nursing license, or compact state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• One year of recent general medical/surgical or skilled/acute care nursing experience
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an appropriate Plan of Care (POC) based on comprehensive patient assessments, referral orders, treatment requirements, expected frequency and duration of services, and discharge goals.
• Collaborate with the patient, healthcare provider, patient representative (when applicable), and caregiver(s) to establish individualized care plans that address patient needs, limitations, goals, and anticipated discharge environment.
• Complete accurate and ongoing assessments and reassessments of patients.
• Document nursing interventions, patient responses, education provided, patient/caregiver needs, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward established goals.
• Provide and document appropriate patient and caregiver education in accordance with the plan of care and agency guidelines.
• Engage patients and caregivers in meaningful education and self-management strategies as indicated by the care plan.
• Communicate effectively with ordering providers and other healthcare professionals regarding the patient's current plan of care.
• Coordinate the patient's plan of care with members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in team and patient care conferences and update short- and long-term goals based on interdisciplinary assessments and reassessments.
• Participate in agency projects, committees, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, and other initiatives as requested and approved by the direct supervisor.
• Attend agency in-service and continuing education programs.
• Safely operate a personal vehicle while traveling throughout the Granite VNA service area for patient visits and/or meetings.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Nursing Assistants assigned to patients in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Coach, mentor, and precept new nursing team members and students.
• Perform all job duties safely and responsibly to help prevent injury to yourself, patients, coworkers, and others.
• Maintain professional nursing standards in all interactions with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and members of the healthcare team.