RN Private Care

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Division / Dept: VNA Private Care ServicesReports To: Director VNA Private Care ServicesFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approved By/Date: P&C 2/2021

Job Summary

Provide skilled nursing care to clients, as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the established plan of care. Assume responsibility for the primary needs of clients, including assessment of client and family, care plan development and oversight for the duration of service, and coordination and collaboration with the health care team. Oversee the care given by LPN, home health aide and companion. Integrate and demonstrate the Core Values of the VNA in all aspects of work responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The individual must be able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities to be effective. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of the physician.

Conduct initial assessment and establish plan of treatment. Obtain thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental data. Develop and follow a care plan which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within specified timeframe when needed.

Assume primary responsibility for a client caseload. Coordinate all services and collaborate with members of the health care team.

Provide ongoing assessment of patient response to treatment, medication and teaching. Provide interventions and revise as needed.

Communicate with physician to confirm, correlate, update client’s plan of treatment and provide physician with a status report on a regular basis.

Use, store and maintain equipment and supplies in a safe, appropriate manner.

Attend case conferences with supervisor on a regular basis to discuss new admissions, potential discharges, clients due for recertification and problem solving.

Provide instruction and supervision of LPN, home health aide and companion staff on a timely basis; and in accordance with agency, State and Federal regulations.

Assist in orientation of new employees and students to primary nursing, field work and home care philosophy.

Utilize inter-agency and community resources to assure continuity of care.

Maintain and update client records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.

Complete care documentation in an accurate and timely manner within established timeframe.

Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain all protected health information (PHI) obtained in the course of work as confidential and, as such, should not be a matter of discussion with co-workers or others outside of the Agency.

Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and comply with VNA policies and procedures.

Attend mandatory staff meetings, team meetings and in-service programs. Fulfill mandatory e-learning courses by the due date.

Participate in chart audits and QA activities.

Follow VNA safety policies/procedures. Report accidents or unusual incidents immediately to the immediate supervisor and Human Resources.

Skills/Abilities:

Communication – verbal, written and listening

Customer focus

Infection control and clinical competency

Critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning ability

Time management

Conflict resolution

Mathematical skills

Electronic medical record software specific to position

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following.

Active RN license in the State of Florida

Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR

Minimum one year work experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics, or medical/surgical nursing

Current and valid Florida driver’s license

Current automobile insurance per VNA requirement

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential duties, the individual must be able to:

Regularly: sit, stand, walk, balance, talk, hear, feel, and touch; reach and grasp with hands/arms; use hand-eye coordination, use vision for close, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus

Occasionally: stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb; carry/lift up to 50 pounds and/or maneuver up to 350 pounds with or without appropriate device.

Work Environment: Time is spent in the office and client home environment with moderate noise level. Frequent local travel is necessary within Indian River or adjacent county. Client home environment may expose associate to temperature or weather extreme; physical injury by client, family member, animal or other in the community; unsafe environment or exposure to infectious disease.