American HealthCare Staffing
About the job Registered Nurse/RN $50-$55
Job Overview:
The Staff Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who administers skilled nursing care to Patients/Residents/clients requiring professional nursing service and teaches and supervises the family and other members of the nursing team. Each staff nurse performs nursing services for residents within a specific area. These services are performed in accordance with the physician's orders and under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing and the supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse in the applicable state
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Professional Nurse
A Baccalaureate degree is preferred, but may not be required
Responsibilities Conducts the admission of the patient/Residents/client to the facility and by:
Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the referral hospital, client and/or family member(s)
Conducting a physical examination of the client, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
Evaluating the client, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required
Evaluating the client's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the client
Evaluating the client's condition and determine if others will be required and the frequency of this service
Interpreting nursing and other services of the Agency to clients and families as a part of planning for care
Preparing OASIS documents, if indicated and such other paperwork as may be required as well as implementing the nursing care plan
Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan to include the following:
Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the client's care and safety
Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician any reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the client's physical or emotional condition
Teaching, supervising and counseling the client and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the client at home
Is responsible for the care given by the Aide to clients in his/her care by:
Supervising and evaluating the care given by the staff as needed and at a minimum of once every 14 days.
Submitting to the Aide Department written evaluations of the staff who are providing service to the clients in his/her geographical area.
Participating in periodic conferences with the Supervisor concerning the staff performance
Charts those services the Staff Nurse has rendered to the client, changes noted in the client's condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing care plan as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the staff evaluates client care and progress, prepares paperwork required for continuing care, and closes charts of discharged clients
Prepares and presents client's record to the Clinical Record Review Committee as indicated
Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family
Consults with the attending physician concerning alteration of the Plan of Care in consultation with the supervisor
Submits clinical notes no less often than weekly, and progress notes and other clinical record forms outlining the services rendered as indicated
Submits a tally of visits made each day or as required
Participates in case conferences
Discusses with the supervisor problems concerning the clients and how they may best be handled
Discusses with the supervisor the need for involvement of other members of the health team such as the Home Health Aide, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, etc.
Obtains orders for paramedical service and submits referral to appropriate personnel
Coordinates total client care
Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan
Participates in staff development meetings
Participates in the educational experiences for student nurses
Continually strives to improve his/her nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading
Participates in the planning, operation and evaluation of the nursing service
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's Plan of Care and processes change orders as needed
Maintains an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy
Prepares the care plan
Organizational Relationship
Reports to Director of Nursing Services
Special Requirements
Must have a reliable means of transportation and required insurance coverage and a state driver's license
Must have valid state specific RN license
Functional Abilities
Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
Able to travel to prospective clients' residences
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The Staff Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who administers skilled nursing care to Patients/Residents/clients requiring professional nursing service and teaches and supervises the family and other members of the nursing team. Each staff nurse performs nursing services for residents within a specific area. These services are performed in accordance with the physician's orders and under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing and the supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse in the applicable state
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Professional Nurse
A Baccalaureate degree is preferred, but may not be required
Responsibilities Conducts the admission of the patient/Residents/client to the facility and by:
Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the referral hospital, client and/or family member(s)
Conducting a physical examination of the client, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
Evaluating the client, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required
Evaluating the client's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the client
Evaluating the client's condition and determine if others will be required and the frequency of this service
Interpreting nursing and other services of the Agency to clients and families as a part of planning for care
Preparing OASIS documents, if indicated and such other paperwork as may be required as well as implementing the nursing care plan
Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan to include the following:
Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the client's care and safety
Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician any reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the client's physical or emotional condition
Teaching, supervising and counseling the client and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the client at home
Is responsible for the care given by the Aide to clients in his/her care by:
Supervising and evaluating the care given by the staff as needed and at a minimum of once every 14 days.
Submitting to the Aide Department written evaluations of the staff who are providing service to the clients in his/her geographical area.
Participating in periodic conferences with the Supervisor concerning the staff performance
Charts those services the Staff Nurse has rendered to the client, changes noted in the client's condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing care plan as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the staff evaluates client care and progress, prepares paperwork required for continuing care, and closes charts of discharged clients
Prepares and presents client's record to the Clinical Record Review Committee as indicated
Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family
Consults with the attending physician concerning alteration of the Plan of Care in consultation with the supervisor
Submits clinical notes no less often than weekly, and progress notes and other clinical record forms outlining the services rendered as indicated
Submits a tally of visits made each day or as required
Participates in case conferences
Discusses with the supervisor problems concerning the clients and how they may best be handled
Discusses with the supervisor the need for involvement of other members of the health team such as the Home Health Aide, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, etc.
Obtains orders for paramedical service and submits referral to appropriate personnel
Coordinates total client care
Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan
Participates in staff development meetings
Participates in the educational experiences for student nurses
Continually strives to improve his/her nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading
Participates in the planning, operation and evaluation of the nursing service
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's Plan of Care and processes change orders as needed
Maintains an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy
Prepares the care plan
Organizational Relationship
Reports to Director of Nursing Services
Special Requirements
Must have a reliable means of transportation and required insurance coverage and a state driver's license
Must have valid state specific RN license
Functional Abilities
Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
Able to travel to prospective clients' residences
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