RN Home Health
Location: Rolla Missouri
Description: Phelps County Regional Medical Center is presently looking of RN Home Health right now, this vacancy will be placed in Missouri. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below.
- Graduate of accredited school related to discipline
- Licensure Required
- 1-2 years experience is required
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
One year of clinical nursing experience required. One or more years of Home Health Nursing experience preferred.
Certifications / Licenses: Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure. Graduate nurses (GN) must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation. Basic Life Support
Knowledge , Skills and Abilities:
The staff RN may be required to serve on an agency council or committee , as a clinical coach , or in another professional role as defined by the Home Health Manager or Director. This requirement ! may be waived if the RN is enrolled in a bachelors or masters ! nursing degree program. Administers medications and performs planned interventions safely , competently , and efficiently by following hospital policies , procedures , and protocols. Communicates to the physician , changes in the patient’s condition and advocates for patient needs in a collegial manner and using the SBAR format. Coordinates patient care by effective collaboration with other health care team members and facilities. Demonstrates understanding of the dynamics of health care , adapting to change in a positive and professional manner. Documents accurately and appropriately patient care activities at point of care including assessments , interventions , care plans , and physician communication in the patient’s medical record , using electronic screens and fields appropriately. Evaluates the progress the patient has made towards goals and updates the care plan accordingly. Initiates an age-appropriate , patient-focused care plan upon admission and with patient! /family involvement. Provides and coordinates patient and family education pertinent to the patient’s needs , level of education , and cultural background. Self reflects on performance by turning mistakes and successes into learning opportunities. Uses critical thinking skills when assessing patient’s needs , planning care , and preparing for discharge. Utilizes evidence-based practice , keeping knowledge and skills up to date related to clinical setting.
Mental / Physical Requirement
Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits.
May assist in the supervised lifting , transporting and positioning of patients.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Handles multiple priorities.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages anger/fear/hostility.
M! ental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.
Occupational Hazards - exposure to unsteady or falling patient: In the course of transferring a patient , he/she
may encounter a patient who falls or loses his or her balance , causing him/her to bear the full weight of a
patient or fall with him or her.
Work Environment
Age of population served specific to department.
Body Fluid Exposure: Yes.
External Contacts: Community agencies and advocates.
Internal Contacts: Patient's family members and significant others.
Internal Contacts: Patients.
Internal Contacts: Providers (i.e. physicians).
Internal Contacts: Staff (i.e. clinical and admin support staff).
Internal Contacts: Volunteers.
Occupational Hazards - exposure to communic! able diseases and bloodborne pathogens: Caution must be
used at all times to take appropriate safety measures , including wearing rubber gloves , use of all personal
protective equipment , masks , goggles , aprons and gowns.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Phelps County Regional Medical Center.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:55:15 GMT