RNs Needed

JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide personal care services or assessments/care plans to private home care patient as needed. To provide assistance and understanding to the family about patient care needs. To work as a member of the home care services team in providing home care services within the guidelines of the care plan. QUALIFICATIONS: Educational/Degree: BS or ADN- Registered Nurse Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course -RN License Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse JOB REQUIREMENTS: Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials. TRANSPORTATION: Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Mental Requirements: Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. • Travel to patients’ homes and provide them with healthcare services • Monitor the patients’ conditions • Listen to the concerns of patients’ family members • Bathe, care of mouth, skin and hair • Assist with bathroom or in using bedpan or commode. • Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan. • Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well being at home. • Preparing meals including special diet. • Takes a patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure if necessary. • Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit. • Demonstrates listening skills. • Offers encouragement when appropriate. • Practices patience in voice and manner. • Maintains required competency and skills. • Participates in annual performance review. • Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately. (Call 911 for all emergencies) and notify MNR Home Care Services office. • Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy. • Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines. • Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year. • Maintains current certification/license as required by the State. • Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.