CO-RN-Visiting Home Health Nurse

Perform admission assessment within 48 hours of referral or patients return to his/her residence. Develop a care plan for each patient during the admission process. Assess patients condition initiate plan of care re-evaluate the updates as necessary. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management. Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patients age. Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient weight and patients medical diagnosis. Follow the five rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors. Provide skilled nursing care. Obtains all physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient needs dictate. Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Assure that all patient cases are established and reviewed at least every 60 days by the supervising provider of the Rural Health Clinic and discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities patient progress plans for continued care and any potential or new problems. Re-evaluate the need for continued care on an ongoing basis; initiate the recertification as necessary. Plans for discharge from the agency with the patient and caregivers. Make appropriate referrals for alternative level of care if necessary. Address and support cultural practices as long as such practices do not harm others to interfere with the planned course of medical therapy. Promote patient/ family/ caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that consider the patients family cultural ethnic and/or personal needs or preferences. Obtain needed supplies and equipment to successfully care for he patient in their home. Knowledge of current federal state and agency regulations concerning patient care. Participates in agencys activities in-service quality improvement and other committees deemed pertinent. Adheres to all agency payroll billing and documentation policies and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to chart according to professional standards. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Follows department and facility policy and procedures. Reports any patient complaints to the Director and enters them into the Pioneers Medical Center Incident Reporting system. Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifying providers of any significant results. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community and in the patient s homes. Communicates the mission ethics and goals of the organization. Conduct physical exams to assess patient health needs and problems. Implement physicians orders such as performing treatments starting IVs administering medications and interpreting tests. Review and maintain medical records. Document pertinent information and medication administration. Counsel patients and family members on disease prevention and health maintenance. Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment. Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families. Complete required continuous training and education including department specific requirements. Assess patient health continuously and implement and develop nursing care plans. Receive patients explain procedures check vital signs complete assessments required screenings administer therapy monitor reactions document and report information to physicians appropriately. Deal with emergency situations effectively as they arise. Appropriately and accurately document patient care medication administration and the ongoing assessment of the patient. Maintain and ensure confidentiality of patient information and records. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Read emails participate in staff meetings and communication to remain updated on trends changes department and organizational requirements. Assist other departments as needed. Emotional Intelligence. Other duties as assigned.

Shift: Days

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: ACU Critical Access Hospital RN Emergency Room Nurse

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