What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Nurse position at Visiting Nurse Association of Franklin?
Description
POSITION BENEFITS
• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Hours. Work 8am-4pm on Wednesdays.
• Small family centered agency that encourages a work -life balance.
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Free Training
• Employee referral bonuses
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations and accreditation standards and HUHS philosophy, policies, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is responsible for organizing, overseeing, and performing community health clinics including flu vaccine and foot care clinics under Nurse Practice Act guidelines.
- Maintain adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepare exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and cleans between each patient contact.
- Communicate patient foot care concerns to the clinical manager and patient’s physician.
- Facilitate and assist in the coordination of community clinics and community education.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current State of New Hampshire or Compact State licensure/registration as an LPN or RN.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in community health or home health setting preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Strong knowledge of nursing and health care terminology.
- Ability to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and empathic manner with patients and family members.
- Ability to work as a team and maintain positive working relationships with employees and healthcare professionals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to document patient care according to nursing standards and plan of care.
- Must demonstrate ethical conduct and build trust with patients and family members.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines as instructed by the agency.
- Ability to wear protective clothing such as mask, glove, head cover, lead apron, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.
- Ability to travel required. Travel throughout central New Hampshire is required.
- Current drivers’ license is required.
- Proof of automobile insurance is required.
- Ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Job requires some physical activities including but not limited to; sitting or standing for extended periods of time, typing, reaching, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
- Job requires use of general office equipment including phones, copiers and computer equipment.
- Job requires light physical work including the ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 lbs. regularly.
- Job requires visual acuity including the ability to see at or within arm’s reach as well as to operate a motor vehicle.
- Job is subject to inside environmental conditions, low noise level.
