Registered Nurse
Company: Kona Medical Consulting
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYProvides services to clients in
accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and
accepted professional standards of practice.The Registered Nurse
provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing
theory and nursing process and communicates/documents observations
and assessments.QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN,
PHN
- preferred.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of
practice.
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with
state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Good driving
record.EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or
equivalent experience;
- With Pharmacology experience; ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of
professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice
Act and standards for home health nursing.
- Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including
physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
- Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set
within forty
- eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy unless other
arrangements are made.
- Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that
incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
- Provides skilled interventions with a focus on achieving
realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
- Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update
the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).
- Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing
skills according to the personal and legal scope of practice:
- Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support
system, and environment.
- Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the
context of the client's environment, value system, and
physical/emotional status.
- Medication administrations.
- Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and
spiritual differences.
- Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency
requirements.
- Reports significant changes in client status to the physician
and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with
client needs.
- Maintains client records showing systematic assessment,
planning intervention, and evaluation.
- Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized
reporting responsibilities with all new assignments.
- Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation
guidelines and standards.
- Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting
the orders and care plan. Submits forms weekly--including all
communication and coordination.
- Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes
appropriate actions independently and responsively in-home care
situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team
members when delegated by the Case Manager.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and
coworkers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by
complying with established policies and procedures.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe
situations.
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
- Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent
accidents and promote safety.
- Notifies the supervisor of the need for review and/or training
related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control
practices.
- Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
- Participates in all mandatory education per Agency
guidelines.
- Identifies needs for personal professional growth.
- Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies
the need for additional training (pediatrics, infusion, specialized
equipment, etc.).
- Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by RN
Case Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Important Reminder to all
interested applicants:Kindly avoid calling our office contact
numbers. This may cause the invalidation of your application. All
applicants shall only be processed through our official job boards
and email addresses.
Keywords: Kona Medical Consulting, Grand Rapids , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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