Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as

Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan required. BSN preferred. One year clinical experience in Med-Surg nursing. Home Care or Critical Care nursing preferred.

Qualifications Possesses excellent observational skills and nursing judgment.

Possesses good oral and written skills. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina/mental health.

Supervised by Clinical Manager

Administrator

Workers Supervised Assists in the supervision of Home Health Aide Services

Responsibilities:

1. Provides skilled professional nursing care to the patient as prescribed by the physician and in
compliance with regulations as established by the Michigan State Board of Nursing and policies
of the Agency.

2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.

3. Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.

4. Accepts the responsibility to be the Case Manager of home care patients when taking
assignment.

5. Maintains an ongoing responsibility for assigned caseload as well as coordination of all services
involved in delivery of quality patient care.

6. Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the home care
setting where assigned.

7. Assesses and evaluates patients status by:

A. Writing and initiating the plan of care.

B. Regularly reevaluating patient needs.

C. Revising plan of care as necessary.

D. Involving patient and family/caregiver in care planning.

8. Initiates and maintains implementation of orders prescribed by the physician in the physician's
plan of care.

9. Utilizes appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and
techniques in the delivery of quality health care.

10. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

11. Promotes comprehensive care to patients by utilizing services available ie, PT, OT, MSW,
Speech and other specialty services available for consultation.

12. Observes the patient for changes in condition or needs, maintaining ongoing communication
with physician for coordination of orders to meet change or need.

13. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living, facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-
sufficiency and independence through appropriate teaching of patient and family/caregiver,
and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and family/caregiver.

14. Assists patient and family/caregiver in maintaining a safe home environment.

15. Maintains excellent infection control practices per OSHA guidelines and Agency policies.

16. Supervises care given by the Home Health Aides.

17. Utilizes Clinical Manager or Administrator as resources when problems or questions occur in
the field, including charting guidelines, coordination of disciplines, and supervision of HHA
services.

18. Reports to Clinical Manager and/or Administrator to verify SOC's, recerts, and hospitalizations
of current patients in a timely and appropriate manner.

19. Abides by and promotes Agency administrative policies.

20. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.

21. Maintains professionalism in appearance and in communication with all outside contacts and
all Agency personnel.

22. Completes, submits and maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes on a timely basis per
Agency policy.

23. Attends all mandatory agency staff meetings, case conferences and educational offerings.
Assumes the responsibility for personal growth through continuing education, membership in
professional organizations, attendance at seminars, and participation in Agency training
programs.

24. Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.

25. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification and Tuberculin testing.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Hours per week:

• Less than 10
• 10-19

Employer type:

• Home care

Qualifications:

• RN
• Current State Nursing License

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Company's website:

• www.advantagehomecareinc.us

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place