PT Homecare RN

Our Homecare RN Benefits Include:

• Up to 6% matching on our 403B retirement plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Team Member Meal Benefit
• Team Member On-site fitness, consignment and pharmacy
• Bi-weekly pay-direct deposit

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides coordination of client care, evaluates and ensure continuity and quality of care
• Conducts initial and quarterly assessments for home care clients both in-house and off campus.
• Ensures staff understanding of, and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Reviews documentation and performs In-home supervisor visits
• Communicates with physicians, staff, family and clients
• Completes chart audit and Discharge summaries for Home Care clients
• Back up to the Clinic Nurse Manager for assistance and coverage
• Performs direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients.
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and nursing care
• Performs and/or assists with treatments, therapies and procedures
• Administers and records oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications in accordance with home care services policies, procedures and physician orders
• Writes initial nursing assessments upon admission, assesses clients conditions and assists with the development of the individual care plans for clients
• Documents observations, treatments, client response to treatment and nursing care. Completes periodic assessments
• Assists in the development, updating of care plans, and IDCP process
• Gives shift report, documents on 24-hour report, processes physician orders, and assists with orientation of new employees
• Participates in continuing education, staff meetings, and other required in-service training
• Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing policies and procedures
• Knows and is able to initiate fire and disaster plans. Recognizes and responds to client emergencies with appropriate measures
• Utilizes resources, materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrates dependability by being punctual; maintains scheduled attendance
• Supports and enforces safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Conforms to facility dress code
• Performs routine housekeeping duties including straightening and maintaining service areas and resident rooms
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains resident care equipment as assigned
• Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor
• C.A.R.E. First! Centered Around Residents Experience. Employee exemplifies this in all aspects of the job.

Education required:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina.

Experience required:

Geriatric experience preferred.

Specific skills, knowledge and abilities required:

Knowledge of the federal and state guidelines for home care and long term senior care. An understanding of nursing care and a knowledge of human needs and emotions. Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.