The posting
We are a fast growing Home care company seeking a talented, entrepreneurial individual to join our team of Home Health Care Heroes. You are an RN with a minimum of 2 years experience working with the specific needs of seniors and others who require assistance with Activities of Daily Living. You are a passionate and caring self-starter who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves to improve the condition of your Client. This is an exclusive opportunity to get out of the Hospital setting and into a fast growing organization in Home Health care. You will have an opportunity to influence strategic direction and lead the Care Services organization. We have opportunities for PRN, Part Time and Full Time with huge growth potential in a rapidly growing environment. Profit sharing and lots of opportunities for bonus and educational reimbursement are included with this role.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.
The Registered Nurse-Care Manager reviews and signs off on all Caregiver skills and qualifications for Agency
The Registered Nurse-Care Manager provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process and communicates/documents observations and assessments.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland
- Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in a home care setting for geriatric clients, within the period of two (2) years
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Desire to coach and develop Caregivers focused in Elder Care/Home Care
- Willingness to travel (50%)
- Specialties in Geriatrics and Home Health
Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing
- Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
- Completes comprehensive assessments within forty-eight (48) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made
- Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings to guide Caregivers in providing high quality, consistent care from Caregiver to Caregiver
- Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period
- Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes)
- Evaluates Agency client base and focuses services toward diagnosis-specific client care needs, when indicated
- Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
- Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment
- Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional status
- Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements:
- Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs
- Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation
- Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments
- Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards
- Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan. Submits forms weekly—including all communication and coordination
- Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in-home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Owner/Director of Care Services.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers:
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
- Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety
- Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control practices
- Participates in ongoing, professional self-development:
- Participates in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines Identifies needs for personal professional growth
- Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training for Caregivers
- Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by Owner/Director of Care Services
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
