Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Why work for LifeSpring Home Care?
We are a family owned, locally operated and nationally supported home care agency.
LifeSpring Home Care provides our employees with an atmosphere that will encourage them to develop their talents to their highest potential while being caregivers to those in need of home health. Join our Team to provide inspired care by offering a loving professional team approach to rendering care, allowing a patient to comfortably remain where they live for as long as services are required.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides and directs the provision of home nursing care, based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of the nursing process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatment signed by the physician and makes the initial evaluation visit to the client.
· Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to, venipunctures, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care, and aseptic technique.
· Performs client assessments based on agency standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services.
· Evaluates, and regularly reevaluates, the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the client’s plan of care.
· Initiates diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the client’s care and safety. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client’s needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
· Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of client care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients.
· Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation within 24 hours of visit.
· Participates in the agency’s quality improvement program.
· Participates in on call coverage for Home Health provider as needed
EDUCATION
· License to practice as a registered nurse in the state
· Up to date first aid and CPR certification preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
· Minimum three years of nursing experience required
· Home Health Experience preferred