RN / LPN – Registered Nurse

Position Description:

Don't just go to work...Make a Difference in a Child's Life!

Caring, dedicated nursing needed for pediatric patients with variety of skills including vent/trach and G-tube

Patients in Terre Haute and Lewis
Looking for Day and Night shifts -
8-12 hour shifts
Home care experience a plus!
FT/PT hours available - Receive Low Cost Medical/Dental/Vision and PTO with FT hours

1. Conduct assessments in order to admit patients to the agency’s services
A. Obtains a medical history.
B. Provides a complete physical assessment of the patient at start of care and during each assigned shift/visit to establish a baseline, identify problems and determine changes in condition requiring follow-up and develop interventions needed.
C. Evaluates family in care provision to determine competency, education needed and what assistance will be available from family members in providing care.
D. Interprets nursing and other services of the agency to clients and families as a part of planning for care.
2. Continually updates the nursing care plan as needed.
3. Adhere to the established care plan and the physician’s plan of treatment
4. Provide skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan to include the following:
A. Nursing services, treatments and procedures requiring substantial specialized skill as ordered by the physician.
B. Initiating rehabilitative nursing services as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety needs.
C. Assesses signs and symptoms, and patients response to treatment; reports changes to the physician requiring changes to the plan of care.
5. The Registered Nurse documents assessments, services provided, including changes noted
in the patient’s condition, family dynamics and support systems, revises the care plan as
needed, evaluates care provided and progress toward goals.
6. Maintain the confidentiality of the patient’s condition and clinical record.
7. Demonstrate sound clinical judgment
8. Maintain professional boundaries with patients and their families
9. Represents the professional interests of the company to patients, clients and their family members
10. Report changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and clinical manager
11. Maintain professional demeanor at all times
12. Refer questions or concerns patient and/or family member may have regarding Agency policies and procedures or scheduling to appropriate Agency personnel
13. Discuss scheduling issues with staffing coordinators. Does not discuss scheduling issues directly with patient’s or their families
14. Report incidents, accidents or injuries of either employee or patient to clinical manager or branch director promptly
15. Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing service
16. Consult with the clinical manager concerning alterations in the plan of treatment.
17. Prepare and submits all required paperwork at least weekly
18. Submit summary of services as directed by the clinical manager; discusses issues, problems and concerns relating to patient care or services with the clinical manager
19. Ensure care is coordinated among all clinical staff, and external providers (e.g., DME company, respiratory company, etc)
20. Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
21. Is responsible for the care and safekeeping of agency property.
22. Participate in staff meetings as directed
23. Participate in the planning, operation and evaluation of the nursing service.
24. Continually strives to improve nursing care by broadening knowledge through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading
25. Follow company policies and procedures.
26. Maintain licensure in the state(s) of practice.
27. Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of patients and/or employee information in compliance with HIPPA rules. Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, company policies/procedures and accreditation standards.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

A.Compliance with all requirements set forth in company policy, state/federal regulation and within the company’s compliance program
B. The ability to comprehend and follow directions and instructions as appropriate given by the company, supervisory personnel and in compliance with physicians orders. Acts as an advocate for the patient.
C. Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided in order to meet regulatory requirements, company policy and to ensure reimbursement for services provided.

IN-SERVICE EDUCATION:

• The RN is responsible to ensure their own professional development by attending appropriate internal or external inservice education programs in order to keep abreast of clinical standards and maintain licensure. Internal in-service programs are offered without charge throughout the year and scheduled well in advance so that all may attend.

SUPERVISION:

Reports to the appointed Clinical Manager or Clinical Director

OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS:

Ability to operate motor vehicle, and applicable clinical equipment that may be needed to provide care for patients. The RN is responsible to communicate with the clinical manager if he or she requires inservice or other training in order to operate such equipment.

Physical demand and requirements: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, bending, seeing, repetitive motions, climbing and digital dexterity and sensitivity.

Physical requirements:

For office work – exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• For patient visits; Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and /or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Visual Acuity: Must have visual ability to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read extensively, operate machines, tools and devices utilized, operate motor vehicle, and perform nursing functions/techniques involved in the job responsibilities.

• Work Conditions: The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

To Apply Visit Loving Care Agency

Qualifications:

1. Current RN or LPN licensure in the state(s) within which they will practice
2. The ability to communicate effectively verbally as well as in writing
3. Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (preferred but not required)