RN-Home Health Per Visit - Multiple Locations

This position may cover the tricounty area (Berkeley Charleston and Dorchester.

HOURS: 8:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday

Case Manager Downtown Charleston and James Island areas

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Registered Nurses primary function is to plan provide supervise and coordinate care to patients with an array of injuries diseases and compromised health states. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes so that the stated goals and objectives of the agency can be achieved. The nurse works with minimum daily supervision or support while performing interdependent practice in the field.

Essential Job Functions

• Requires operation of a vehicle for our organization.

• Due to this job requirement the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid current drivers license.

• Must be insurable under our organizations vehicle insurance plan which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.

• Provides direct handson patient care following patients plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing.

• Documents all care provided coordination of services orders goals etc. in the patients electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.

• Supervises care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.

• Coordinates with other disciplines agencies/companies families etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire.

• All other RNs must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multistate license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

• Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Nursing SC Labor Licensing and Regulation (LLR): or compact RN state licensing board.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Work Experience

• One 1 year of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

• Home health experience is desired.

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates 04 weeks)

Infant 112 months)

Pediatrics 112 years)

Adolescents 1317 years)

Adults 1864 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Longdistance or air travel as needed not to exceed 10 travel.

• General office environment.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

• May be required to use physical restraints.

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

• May have periods of constant interruptions.

• Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying up to 50 lbs. Intermittent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Frequent stooping kneeling crouching or crawling. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take calls and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Ability to read and comprehend. Possible exposure to unclean environments toxic substances pharmaceutical preparations hazardous and unsafe driving conditions and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.

Physical Demands

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Not applicable to this position

Hazards Select if a potential hazard for this job.

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

Not applicable to this position

Skills

• Demonstrates comprehensive physical assessment skills.

• Demonstrates ability to implement the nursing process and principles of teaching and learning. Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques.

• Specialty Areas: Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area i.e. IV Therapy Pediatrics etc.

• Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice.