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Nurse Next Door Home Care Services

<div><div><b>TITLE OF POSITION:</b> <b>DIRECTOR OF NURSING/SUPERVISING NURSE</b></div><br>
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**Looking for experience with wound care, potential for management, must have leadership skills, and experience in home health!</b></div>
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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY</b><b>:</b></h2>
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The Registered Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse and is responsible for providing home health clinical services. The registered nurse is responsible for quality; adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff. The registered nurse is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and the standards of quality are adhered to.</p>
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The registered nurse is responsible for working with other medical disciplines (i.e., PT, OT, ST) to ensure coordinated services and that all of the client&rsquo;s needs are identified through the assessment process and addressed through the implementation of the Plan of Care and re-evaluation and supervisory process.</p>
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h2><div><br>
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Provides care and procedures as defined within the scope of nursing practice and State regulations.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
If directed by the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse, conducts the initial evaluation visit and regularly revaluates the client&rsquo;s nursing needs.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse updated on the revisions.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Informs the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse, physician and other personnel of changes in the client&rsquo;s condition and needs.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Assists in the development of organization goals. Administers agency policies and procedures.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Assists the Director of Nursing with assessing the competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety of a client&rsquo;s care.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel, as directed by the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Provides information to be used for statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with provincial and federal laws.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Assures compliance with all state and federal laws</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.</div></li></ul><ul><li><p><br>
Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.</p></li></ul></div><p><b><br>
Experience &amp; Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Current license and in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the State of Idaho.</div></li><li><div><br>
Minimum two-three years of clinical experience with at least half of that time working in home care or related health care organization.</div></li><li><div><br>
Wound care certification preferred</div></li><li><div><br>
IV certification preferred</div></li><li><p><br>
Ability to travel on a daily basis including weekends, nights and holidays</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
Environment, Personal Protective Equipment or Physical Demands</b></p>
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Environment: Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in client&rsquo;s living environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to respond to emergency situations. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.</p>
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Personal Protective Equipment: May include gloves, mask, eye/face protection, and disposable outer covering or lab coat.</p>
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Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the ability of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Visual and hearing acuity required.</p>
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I have read and understand the above job description of Registered Nurse and I have had opportunities to ask questions,</i></b></p>
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The company reserves the right to revise and/or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. Should this occur the company will notify the employee in advance of implementation. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.</i></b></p><br>
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Nurse Next Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.</p></div><p></p>

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