Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Conducts the admission of the patient when necessary.
Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member(s).
As needed, performs a comprehensive assessment to include OASIS, evaluation of the home situation to determine what health teaching will be required and services needed.
Develops and updates the plan of care in consultation with the physician and all clinicians who perform the comprehensive assessments for the client.
Participates in the patient's discharge planning process.
Provides skilled nursing care as needed in accordance with the plan of care.
Prepares and presents patient's record at case conference as indicated.
Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
Always strives to improve nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading.
Responsible for the overall clinical record maintenance to include visit note documentation be completed within 24 hours, comprehensive assessments, including OASIS be completed within 48 hours, medication profile updated timely, orders/plans of care submitted timely, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of patients’ private health information.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license in the state of Texas.
Current CPR certification.
One or more years in a home health agency or hospital, home health experience preferred.
Kinnser experience is preferred
· Driving Requirements:
· Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive extensively in the geographic area using personal vehicle.
· Must have valid Texas driver’s license and automobile liability insurance acceptable to the company and our insurers.
Experience:
nursing: 1 year (Required)
License:
Driver's License (Required)
CPR (Required)
RN (Required)
Kinnser Experience prefered