What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Home Care Registered Nurse position at Jewish Home?
Per Diem Licensed Home Care RN
Pay Range: $35.00-$40.00 hourly (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
GENERAL SCOPE: The Registered Nurse coordinates all aspects of the client's home care and interacts with other disciplines as needed. He/she provides professional care to the client, as indicated by Agency policies, State and Federal laws/ regulations. In-home, admission visits and eligibility determinations are part of the RN's duties, as is the development of the Care Plan. The RN also prepares paperwork necessary for Agency policies and federal/state laws and assists with the training and supervision of Care Aides
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Current license as an RN through the State Board of Nursing. Has a minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably with home care agency. Must be a licensed driver with at least one year’s clean driving record. Has a vehicle that is insured and reliable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses the home environment and determines needs of clients.
- Records the health needs of the client.
- Initiates Nursing or Care Aide’s Care Plan and/or Homemaker/Companion Service Plan and associated paperwork, in accordance with policy.
- Makes referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
- Serve as liaisons between clients and other health care professionals.
- Teaches, counsels, and demonstrates skills to clients and their families.
- Provides reports to the client’s physician when the client’s condition changes or there are deviations from the Care Plan.
- Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE:
- High degree of empathy
- Effective communication skills.
- Has excellent writing and charting skills.
This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of position scope.
Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $35 - $40
