Registered Nurse Per Visit

Lapeer County

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Registered Nurse provides intermittent skilled nursing services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides intermittent Skilled Nursing services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care
Provides Skilled Nursing visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule
Reports significant findings to patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur
Submits completed skilled nursing visit notes; communication notes and home health aide supervisory notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor
Submits change orders per agency policy
Maintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team
Supervises Home Health Aide and license and documents per Medicare criteria and per agency policy and procedure
Attends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements
Is responsible for obtaining information provided at skilled nurse in-services and meetings and demonstrates appropriate follow-up related to information given at meetings and in-services
Participates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request
Follows agency policies and procedures
Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Participates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure
Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder
Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands
Able to drive a car 2-4 hours per day
Exposure/risk category: OSHA Category 1
Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Is currently licensed in the state of practice or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Active CPR Certificate
Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
Proficiency in clinical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in personal computer use including email, word processing, spreadsheet and clinical software

ADDITIONAL FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS

Active CPR Certification