Job Description
Description RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS: High JOB SUMMARY: Perform duties as directed, by the Administrator or Clinical Manager. May be requested, by Clinical Manager, to fill in for the other supervisory staff, when necessary. Coordinate total patient care by conducting comprehensive health and psychosocial evaluation, monitoring the patient's condition, promoting sound preventive practices, coordinating services, and teaching and training activities. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing service, to the patient and family, on an ongoing basis. Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge OASIS for the home care patient. Consult with the attending physician, concerning alterations of Patient Care Plans, checks with the appropriate supervisor, and makes changes, as appropriate. Coordinate patient services. Submit clinical notes, per agency policy, and progress notes and other clinical record forms, outlining the services rendered, as indicated. Participates in Clinical Record Review and QAPI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. GENERAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Strong written and verbal skills Basic Computer Skills WORKING CONDITIONS: General environment: Works in a dim-lighted, un-air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be scheduled as needed including overtime. Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care is provided in client’s living environment with varying situations, including private homes, independent or assisted living or in an institution such as a long-term care facility. PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & DEMANDS: Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice. Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors. Have good manual dexterity. Have good eye-hand foot coordination. Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion. Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking. Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance. Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder. MISSION STATEMENT: QUALITY HEALTHCARE : In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AS A REGISTERED NURSE/HIGH TECH REGISTERED NURSE Manage a case load of patients, and may supervise, other RN’s, LPN’s, HHA’s assigned to patients within the assigned case load. Participate in case conferences, discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients, and how they may best be handled. Discuss, with the appropriate supervisor, the need for the involvement of other members of the health team, such as the Home Health Aide, the Physical Therapist, the Speech Therapist, the Occupational Therapist, The Medical Social Worker, etc. Obtain orders for paraprofessional service and submit a referral to the appropriate personnel. Participate in the patient’s discharge planning process. Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing, or related, services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan. Participate in staff development meeting. Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal