Job description

URGENT HIRE

Looking forward to hearing from you

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Must have knowledge with Medicaid waiver programs

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 21 years old or older

Registered nurse with current license to practice professional nursing in Maryland through the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Graduate of a Nursing accredited school of nursing.

Maintains a current CPR/First Aide certification.

Current valid driver’s license. Own transportation with vehicle

Documentation you can legally work in the USA by providing 2 of the following: Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Passport or U.S. citizen ID card; a resident citizen ID card

Must obtain your own criminal background check through CIJIS, before being considered for employment.

Must have current Tuberculosis screen within 2yrs

Minimum of two years' experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care or hospice nursing is preferred.

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

Management experience required. Responsible for supervising care providers.

Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Care

Completes an initial home health assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

Conducts home visits as assigned, assessing the client's condition, progress toward goals, providing patient care, teaching and other skilled interventions as ordered.

Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs, as part of nursing visit.

Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change in collaboration with Case Manager

Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

Develops a care plan in collaboration with Support Planners, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the client and family in the planning process.

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

Provides health care instructions to the client as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Identifies discharge planning needs during nursing visits. Communicates needs to team as part of the care plan development; assists in implementing prior to discharge of the client.

Must have the knowledge, experience and qualifications to perform Maryland Medication Technician Training to our expired and new hire employees.

Communication

• Prepares home health clinical notes and updates the case manager and primary physician when necessary.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant hospice clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptoms management changes /outcomes as appropriate

3. Prepares clinical notes and updates the Administrator when necessary

4. Communicates with the physician regarding the client’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.

5. Teaches the patient and family/ caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.

6. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan

7. Attends home health care conference and/or interdisciplinary group meetings as requested.

Additional Duties

Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

Instructs, supervises and evaluates care providers by conducting a periodic on-site supervision council and training assessments with complete and accurate documentation maintained.

Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

We believe that in life we are thrown with many obstacles that make life difficult to face, at New Dimensions Home Healthcare, LLC we become parallel to the client's life's dimensions and to help assist them to adjust with New Life's Dimensions by giving our client's meaningful purpose.

Job Types: Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract, PRN

Pay: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

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