What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full or Part time Home Health RN or LPN position at Comprehensive Health Network?
Registered Nurse
Provides and directs the provision of home nursing care, based on agency policies and procedures, through competent application of the nursing process.
Designated Nurse Manager Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice.Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience. Home care experience preferred. Computer literate or willing to be trained on a personal computer. Effective written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Organizational and time management skills. 1. Assumes the responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with agency policies/procedures, and state/federal regulations.2. Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals, supportive services, patients and families in developing, implementing, and modifying a comprehensive, quality Plan of Care to reflect progress towards outcomes within a specified time period.
- Able to work independently while consistently demonstrating competency with technical nursing skills including but not limited to:
a. Assessment skills,
b. Teaching skills,
c. Drug therapy,
d. Infusion therapy,
e. Wound care.
- Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural and spiritual differences. Accepts patients in accordance with agency policy and agency ability to meet patient needs.
- Identifies and reports significant changes in patient status to the physician and other health care providers in a timely manner.
- Utilizes agency and community resources appropriately.
- Serves as the Case Manager for a designated group of patients.
a. Coordinates the Plan of Care and maintains continuity by liaising with other health team members.
b. Manages/supervises applicable home care team members to provide quality care in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
- Assumes assigned on-call responsibilities.
- Recognizes co-dependency issues in caregiving roles and exercises caution in relationships to maintain objectivity.
General Agency Compliance:
Job Performance
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Is self-directed. Completes assigned tasks with accuracy and within agency time frames.
- Demonstrates the initiative to assist co-workers when work load permits.
- Is able to adapt to and accept change.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices.
- Accepts responsibility for personal/professional development. Maintains professional licensure/certification where applicable. Identifies the needs for additional training.
Communication
- Ensures effective communication and positive working relationships with supervisors and co-workers from all areas of the agency to maintain coordination of interrelated activities.
- Documents legibly, timely, and according to agency documentation guidelines and standards.
Quality Improvement
- Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Program and identifies practices to improve outcomes and control costs. Reports questionable activities.
Other
- Meets attendance and punctuality expectations.
- Consistently adheres to agency dress code and grooming guidelines.
- Maintains agency property, supplies, and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.
- Maintains current driver’s license, reliable transportation and required automobile insurance.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
See CHN’s Health and Fitness Attestation
Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse
Position Summary: Performs selected nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Reports to: Designated Nurse Manager
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state(s) of employment.Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.
Computer literate or willing to be trained on a personal computer. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal communication skills.
Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:
1. Provides professional nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse in accordance with agency policies /procedures, and state/federal regulations.
2. Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals, supportive services, patients and families in developing, implementing, and modifying a comprehensive, quality Plan of Care to reflect progress towards outcomes within a specified time period.
3. Identifies and reports significant changes in patient status to the physician, Case Manager and/or other health care professionals in a timely manner.
4. Able to work independently while consistently demonstrating competency with technical skills including but not limited to:
- Assessment skills
- Teaching skills
- Drug Therapy
- Wound care
5. Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural and spiritual differences. Accepts patients in accordance with agency policy and agency ability to meet client needs.
6. Assumes assigned on-call responsibilities.
7. Recognizes co-dependency issues in caregiving roles and exercises caution in relationships to maintain objectivity.
General Agency Compliance:
Job Performance
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Is self-directed. Completes assigned tasks with accuracy and within agency time frames.
- Demonstrates the initiative to assist co-workers when work load permits.
- Is able to adapt to and accept change.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices.
- Accepts responsibility for personal/professional development. Maintains professional licensure/certification where applicable. Identifies the needs for additional training.
Communication
- Ensures effective communication and positive working relationships with supervisors and co-workers from all areas of the agency to maintain coordination of interrelated activities.
- Documents legibly, timely, and according to agency documentation guidelines and standards.
Quality Improvement
- Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Program and identifies practices to improve outcomes and control costs. Reports questionable activities.
Other
- Meets attendance and punctuality expectations.
- Consistently adheres to agency dress code and grooming guidelines.
- Maintains agency property, supplies, and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.
- Maintains current driver’s license, reliable transportation and required automobile insurance.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Physical/Environmental Demands:See CHN’s Health and Fitness Attestation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Ohio RN or LPN License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenville, OH 45331