We have an immediate need for a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) who is seeking a PRN position in a Home Health setting for the following areas:
North Dallas
HIghland Park
Irving
Middle Dallas
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
At least 1 year experience preferred
Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or compact state
Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including those basic bodies of knowledge relative to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their applications, for better understanding of client care problems
Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques involved in performing general nursing procedures and adapting or modifying standard nursing practices for care of specific cases
Genuine interest in nursing
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license and auto insurance coverage
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses needs of client, (physical etc.) including OASIS assessments at appropriate intervals
Regularly re-evaluates the client’s needs, (physical etc.)
Initiates the plan of treatment and establishes necessary revisions for clients receiving skilled care
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Prepares clinical and progress notes
Coordinates services
Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs
Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Supervises and teaches LVNs, HHAs, and other professional as well as paraprofessional staff, under the direction of the Administrator
Conducts the skilled admission of the client to the Agency by
obtaining medical history
conduct a brief physical
evaluate the client's condition and environment
review medication regimen
Develop and implement a nurse care plan
Provide skilled nursing to include the following:
Nursing services, treatments and preventative care as ordered by the physician
Initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Observe signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments
Teaching, supervising and counseling the client and family members regarding the nursing care needs
Administer medications as prescribed by the physician
Planning for the discharge of service
Assume responsibility for the care given by the HHA to clients in his/her care by:
Completing an assignment sheet which specifies services to be performed by the HHA to each client per visit
Determining need for HHA service
Supervising and evaluating the care given by the HHA as needed at a minimum of every 14 days
Submitting written evaluations of the HHAs who are providing services to the client
Participating in periodic conferences concerning HHAs performance
Regularly re-evaluates the nursing needs of the client, and participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment
Ensures availability of supplies and equipment and instruct personnel on its use
Make supervisory visits to the client’s residence at least once every 30 days, either when the LVN is present, to observe and assist, or when the LVN is absent, to assess relationships and determine whether goals are being met.
Prepares and presents the client's record for the Utilization Review at planned intervals
Coordinates total client care
Participates in client case conferences as appropriate
Participates in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the nursing service
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