Registered Nurse - $10,000 Sign On - Med Surg
Company: Res-Care, Inc
Location: Corsicana
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - $10,000 Sign On
Our Company
ResCare Community Living
Overview
The Registered Nurse is a licensed professional who provides direct
and indirect care to clients in their home environment in
accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The
nurse instructs, motivates, and assists clients in health
maintenance and disease prevention to improve their ability to live
independently at home. The nurse supervises, directs the efforts of
the Caregiver when involved in the client's plan of care. Based on
state regulations, nurses may perform administrative and/or
field/clinical responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Provides skilled nursing care/treatment to clients per Physicians
Orders and Plan of Care
* Accurately documents nursing actions of all care given,
individual's health status, and communicate with family and
physicians
* Documents the progress and outcomes for established goals and
informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in
client's medical condition and needs
* Provides skilled nursing treatments per physician's orders and
within the nurse's scope of practice
* Administers medication and management as needed
* Provides health teaching of client and assisting client in
learning appropriate self-care techniques and safety measures
* Conducts nursing assessment visit as needed
* Reports all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory
standards
* Follows policies and procedures according to operation, state and
regulatory standards
* Uses safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or
client
* Maintains confidentiality of patient related information and
honor patient rights
* May be asked to cover after hours, weekends, and holiday on call
to meet the needs of clients
* Completes Start of Care assessments in person, where applicable
and in accordance with state regulations
* Completes supervisory visits based on compliance and regulations
to include review of plan of care, caregiver competency assessment,
and completion of required documentation. Complete daily, monthly,
quarterly and annual nursing documents as/if required
* Observes, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing
support for well, chronic or acutely ill individuals in a community
or home setting
* Works closely with Director or Nursing/Nurse Supervisor and/or
Branch Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs
and services to address the health needs of persons served
* Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and other
meetings as requested
* Ensures compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that
documentation reflects the care provided and meets company,
regulatory and payer standards
* Ensures the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation and,
if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the
physician
* Ensures that there are policies in place that address medication
administration, medication errors, medication storage/access and
medication destruction, and that these policies are reviewed at
least annually and revised as necessary
* Transcribes or ensures transcription of physician phone orders
and other medically related reports
* Ensures that furnishings, equipment, and supplies are maintained
within guidelines established to prevent the spread of disease
* Ensures that appointments for health related issues are
scheduled, completed and that appropriate response to findings are
implemented in a timely manner
* Communicates with Branch Manager, Customer Service Manager and/or
Scheduler when clients are hospitalized
* Provides new employee training, annual re-certification training,
and competency validation for health and safety related topics
* May provide case management as required by state regulations
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
* Degree in Nursing from an accredited school
* One of more years of nursing experience preferred
* Home Health Care experience preferred
* Experience in administering medications
* Current and unrestricted registration and license in the state of
the operation
* CPR professional certification
* General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry
specific software and documentation applications
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the
company
* Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen
attention to details
* Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential
information
* Ability to work effectively independently or in a team
environment
* Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations,
solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues
* Ability to learn and complete various educational and position
specific goals
* Meet all pre-employment requirements per company and/or state
regulations
* Basic clinical skills
* Professional appearance and demeanor
About our Line of Business
ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the
disability services field, providing support to individuals who
need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual,
developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living
services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs
and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including:
Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of
disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy
Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and
Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please
visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Salary Range
USD $33.00 - $34.00 / Hour
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