Full-Time Per Unit Field Registered Nurse RN - Duncan, OK - Med Surg
Company: Mays Home Health
Location: Duncan
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Full-Time Per Unit Field Registered Nurse RN - Duncan, OK
About UsAt Mays, we take pride in the quality service that we
provide our patients. If you have a passion for providing excellent
care to patients, we want you to be part of our work family.
Whether your field is nursing, therapy, personal care,
administration, or marketing-at the end of the day, it is all about
our patients that we get the honor of serving.--Full-time benefits
include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as
supplemental insurance with life, paid time off, and generous
401(k) matching.--$2500.00 Sign-On Bonus*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1.
Is currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of
Nursing.2. Prefer one year's clinical experience, with current home
health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.3.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with
individual ages of those served. Complies with accepted
professional standards and principles.4. Possesses and maintains
good physical stamina and mental health. Has completed the agency
pre-employment health clearance.5. Must be a licensed driver with
an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or
Agency requirements and is in good working order.6. Is flexible and
cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.7. Has excellent
observation, good clinical judgment, and good oral and written
communication skills.8. Is self-directed with the ability to work
with little supervision; has good organizational skills.--SUMMARY
OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe registered nurse regularly re-evaluates
the patient's nursing needs, initiates necessary revisions to the
plan of care, furnishes those services requiring substantial and
specialized nursing skill, initiates appropriate preventive and
rehabilitative nursing procedures, prepares clinical and progress
notes, coordinates services, informs the physician and other
personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs, counsels
the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs,
participates in in-service programs, and supervises and teaches
other nursing personnel.--RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES1. Develops,
prepares and maintains individualized patient/client care
documentation consistent with the plan of care. Submits accurate
documentation within one working day of visit/phone call.2.
Assesses and provides patient/client and family/caregiver education
and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.3.
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately
reporting the patient's/client's condition, status, and need for
additional disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian) to the RN
Case Manager and/or Branch Supervisor on an ongoing basis or
documents rationale for not doing so.4. Uses equipment and supplies
effectively and efficiently.5. Provides those services requiring
nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care signed by the
physician. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the
agency, which may include but not limited to, venipunctures,
infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care, aseptic
technique.6. Assesses client's continual care needs. Documentation
addresses problems identified in the on going assessment or
provides documentation of rationale for not doing so.7. Supervises
home health aide at least every 14 days, teaches Aide in duties of
client care as needed, assesses client's need for unskilled care
and advises case manager of need for revision of plan of care as
appropriate. In ACHC Accredited offices, supervises LVN/LPN every
55-60 days with or without LVN/LPN being present in the home.
Supervises plan of care delivered by LVN/LPN during
recertification/discharge visit and teaches LPN/LVN as needed.8.
Responsible for following all policies and procedures of the
Agency, regarding service delivery, documentation, and care
coordination.9. Participates in on call rotation as assigned by
supervisor.10. Participates in Quality Improvement program of the
agency. Can verbalize own responsibilities and activities.11.
Performs duties within the limits of preparation and experience.12.
Participates in public relations and community activities that
promote the Agencies role as an effective member of the health care
delivery system.13. Seeks and obtains sufficient information
necessary to function effectively in the health care setting where
assigned. Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and
knowledge. Participates in In-service programs.14. Administers
medications and/or treatments as prescribed by the physician.15.
Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and
rehabilitative procedures and techniques and maintains
communication regarding patient/client care with the physician,
other disciplines involved in the care, and supervisory
personnel.16. Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform
specialized procedures, only when qualified.17. Observes the
patient/client for changes in condition, discusses changes with the
patient/client or family/caregiver and reports changes, as
necessary, to the attending physician and/or RN Case Manager.
Documentation reflects communication and condition of the
patient.18. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient/client
and family/caregiver home nursing procedures, self-care techniques
and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's/client's
condition. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as
ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities
for health counseling with patients/clients and
families/caregivers.19. Assists the patient/client in maintaining
an optimal, safe environment. Other aspects and demands of the job
not listed above: The above statements are intended to be a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in
this description.--WORKING CONDITIONS1. General office2. Community
and home environment3. Exposure to infectious diseases4. In and out
of automobile.5. This position has been designated Class I Field
staff position (see Infection/Exposure Control Plan). Employees
performing Class I Field staff position duties may be involved in
potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious materials. All Class I Field staff position employees
will be offered Hepatitis B vaccination at no expense to the
employee.--PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Visual/hearing ability
sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.2. Ability to
perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy
lifting and extensive bending and standing.3. Ability to deal
effectively with stress--CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMust meet
the required continuing education hours for state certification as
a nurse in Texas as applicable. Agency personnel are expected to
participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested
and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, agency
personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other
educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities.
All agency personnel must attend mandatory educational
programs.\*1/2 paid following 30 days of employment; 1/2 paid
following 6 months of employment; subject to repayment if employee
terminates before 1 year of employment.#CB
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