Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Coordinates all aspects of the clients home and interacts with other disciplines as needed. He /She provides care to the client as indicated by Agency policies, State and Federal laws/ regulations. In- home, admission visits and eligibility determinations are part of the RN duties as is the development of the care plan. The RN also prepares paperwork necessary for the agents policies and federal/state laws and assist with the training and supervision of Care Aides. Reports to Agency director Qualification/Prerequisites Is a Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and is currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing Has a minimum of one years nursing experience Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health and can present a pre employment health clearance Must be a licensed driver with at least one year clean driving record Has a vehicle that is insured and in good working order Can pass back ground check and drug screen Access the home environment and determine needs of client Record the health needs of clients Initiates Nursing or Care Aide Care plan and associated paperwork in accordance with Agency policy Coordinate the care of all assigned clients Prepare written instructions for care Aides Supervise the Care aid in the home Acts as a coordinator of the health team Instruct Care Aides in the proper use of practices, procedures, and equipment Provide service based on the Physicians orders