Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical Director
Position Summary:
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care:
Communication:
Additional Duties:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
3. Maintain a current CPR certification.
4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is
in good working order.
5. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
SKILLS REQUIRED
1. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
2. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per
competency checklist.
3. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
5. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and
equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform
required nursing skills
6. Pull, push and or lift 15-20 pounds on a daily basis. Pull / push 125-200 pounds on a regular basis. Pulls/push 200 or more pounds on a regular basis
· Sits, stands stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours.
· Drives in own car to and from patients’ home. Work in patient(s) homes as well as agency office.
· Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.