RN Visit Nurse

Company: Interim HealthCare of Northern California
Location: Shasta Lake
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Interim HealthCare is looking for RN's who want to work fulltime or part time and have the flexibility in their schedule. Essential Functions: - - Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. - - Works closely with patient Case Manager to assure patients needs are being met. - - Completes visits that have been assigned by the patients Case Manager. - - Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). - - Contributes to the patient's plan of care/service plan. - - Participates with the patient in clarifying mutually agreed upon goals and incorporates these goals into the plan of care/service plan. - - Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. - - Counsels and educates the patient and family in meeting healthcare related needs. - - Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. - - Completes timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing the patient's progress. - - Refers to other services as needed. - - Monitors and evaluates outcomes of patient care. - - Communicates with appropriate staff regarding changes in the patient's needs. - - Assigns home care aide to a specific patient. - - Coordinates with Case Manager plans for patient discharge from services. - - Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge. - - Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. - - Follows accepted standards of nursing practice. - - Uses clinical decision making to efficiently and effectively manage individual patients. - - Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. - - Participates in in-services or training, as requested. - - Participates in the Office's Emergency Preparedness program, as requested. - - Contributes to the effective implementation of company programs and services. - - Contributes to Office business growth. - - Participates in the after hours on call schedule - - Provides other assignments as requested and within the scope of licensure. - - Accesses personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. - Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: - - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and has a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) in which he/she practices. - - Will train New Grads. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: - - Able to perform and provide evidence of current CPR certification for adults, children and infants. - - Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and workplace software. - - Able to work with people, function well under stress, use clinical judgment, be creative and accept challenges. - - Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical. - - Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks. - - Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient. - - Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient. - - Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient needs and scheduling. - - Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable. - - Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient. Working Conditions & Physical Effort: - - Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment. - - Meets the applicable health requirements to provide patient care per applicable law or regulation. - - Work is normally performed in patient's home, schools, or occupational settings. - - Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. - - Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely. - - Able to frequently lift, reposition, and transfer patients. - - Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects. - - Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required. #pando PandoLogic. Keywords: Registered Nurse (RN), Location: Shasta Lake, CA - 96019 , PL: 538502563

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