Registered Nurse
Company: Kona Medical Consulting
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY
Provides 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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