What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at A Place At Home - Arlington & Alexandria?
The registered nurse reports to the administrator and is expected to perform a variety of duties associated directly with A Place At Home-Arlington &Alexandria, a nonskilled in-home care provider. The registered nurse is expected to assist A Place At Home-Arlington &Alexandria with nursing assessments, employee training, and any necessary administrative tasks to ensure that A Place At Home- Arlington & Alexandria remains compliant with the Virginia Department of Health. The registered nurse ensures quality service provision and appropriate supervision.
The registered nurse is responsible for working with other disciplines to ensure client needs are met, which includes, but is not limited to, the assessment process, the creation and maintenance of the plan of care, the coordination of services, and follow-up assessments within 90 days of the initial assessment and as needed in a change of client condition.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Provides excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, staff, and community.
• Provides care as defined within the scope of nursing practice and the regulated acts.
• If directed by the administrator, makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly re-evaluates the client's needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the administrator updated on the revisions.
• Prepares progress notes and summary of care documentation using A Place At Home Arlington & Alexandria's system for documenting visits and care; adheres to documentation standards as per written policy.
• Informs the administrator, physician, and other relevant personnel of changes in the client's condition and needs.
• Counsels the client and family in meeting client needs.
• Assists in the development of agency goals.
• Implements and ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Assists the administrator with assessing the competency of caregiver staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety of client care.
• Supervises, educates, and coaches other personnel as directed by the administrator.
• Provide information to be used for statistics, reports, and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
• Ensures proper maintenance of records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensures compliance of accepted standards of practice both for themselves and subordinates.
• Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.
• Stays informed of changes in the field of home care and overall healthcare to share with appropriate personnel.
• Promotes home care referrals in the healthcare community.
Qualifications:
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AAS RN acceptable/BSN in Nursing preferred; not required
Must have graduated from a state-approved or accredited program.
Must be in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience or home care experience, preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year supervising experience, preferred.
Case management skills, preferred.
Policy development, preferred.
Ability to travel daily as needed.
Ability to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to be contacted as needed relating to change in client condition.
Job Limitations:
Though the registered nurse is qualified to provide skilled nursing services, this position does not provide skilled nursing services for this employer which are considered to be beyond the permitted scope of services, according to state licensing and regulation requirements.
Working Conditions:
Contact with clients in their living environment. May be required to respond to an emergency or change in condition of client. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have a medium risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.
Personal Protective Equipment:
May include gloves, mask, eye protection, CPR shield, and disposable outer covering.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.