Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Registered Nurses provide patient care in routine and stable nursing situations. RNs are responsible for observing, planning, implementing and evaluating all assigned patient care in collaboration with other disciplines and in accordance with the physician plan of care. RNs are accountable for all patient care provided, and are responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice.
Duties of Field Registered Nurse Include:
Completing an initial home health assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
Conducting home visits as assigned, assessing the patient's condition, progress toward goals, providing patient care, teaching and other skilled interventions as ordered.
Regularly re-evaluating patient nursing needs, as part of nursing visit.
Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Providing health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Communicating needs to team as part of the care plan development; assists in implementing prior to discharge of the patient.
Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Assuring proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Qualifications:
· Graduate of an accredited school with at least one year of clinical experience (at least one year experience in an acute medical/surgical unit is preferred but not necessary.
· Prefer experience at home health settings with basic knowledge of computerized charting systems.
· Must have an appropriate California Registered Nurse license in good standing and Driver's License.
Reliable Transportation
Current CPR or BLS Card
Per Diem position
PPE are provide as necessary.