for the direct and indirect nursing care of the patients in the home.
In collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team (IDT), the registered
nurse as case manager will develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care
according to the following systems/functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Graduate
of school of nursing.
2.
Current
unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses,
or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered
professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced
Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
3.
Must possess
valid WV or neighboring state drivers license and must maintain WV or
neighboring state minimum auto insurance
4.
Current
CPR card.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1.
One
year of Home Care Nursing and 2 years of prior nursing experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. They are
not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be
assigned.
1.
Performs the functions of the home
health aide.
2.
Performs and monitors basic patient care
according to policies and procedures.
3.
Provides a safe and comfortable
environment in the patients home.
4.
Ensures privacy and demonstrates
concern for the dignity of patient in performing all patient care.
5.
Completes assignments in a timely manner.
6.
Assumes on-call responsibility per
policy and procedures.
7.
Communicates patient care problems or
potential problems to the Administrative Staff and/or other interdisciplinary
team members as identified/occur to assure continuity and coordination of
care.
8.
Provides care, based on physical,
psychosocial, communication, safety, education level, and related criteria
for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the
established age-specific education/standard.
9.
States and utilizes admission criteria
per agency guidelines.
10.
Completes oasis documentation within
federal guidelines.
11.
Completes and documents full system
assessment, including assessment of level of physical and psychosocial aspects
and identifies age-specific criteria upon admission and each visit
thereafter.
12.
Understands pathophysiologic process
by taking appropriate nursing action in accordance with changes in patient
condition.
13.
Reports significant observed changes
in patient condition to Administrative Staff and/or physician.
14.
Documents patient status and care or
services furnished in appropriate areas defined by the documentation policy
and procedure.
15.
Documents home health aide supervisory
visits as per standard.
16.
Performs CPR when directed by patients appropriate representatives wishes.
17.
Displays safe, efficient, and prudent
use and maintenance of D.M.E. and medical supplies and adaptive
equipment. Notify admin/doctor if safely issues R/T DME in home.
18.
Demonstrates bag technique per policy
and procedure.
19.
Able to apply and maintain equipment
according to the Policy and Procedure Manual.
20.
Utilizes supplies effectively and to
ensure cost containment.
21.
Maintains integrity of the IV site
while performing patient care.
22.
Performs treatments/procedures
according to specific standards (e.g., vital signs, patient weights, specimen
collection, ostomy care [ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy/tracheotomy],
catheterization [urethral, suprapubic], wound care, dressing changes,
suctioning [oral, pharyngeal/nasal/trach], gastric tube [feedings and
maintenance].
23.
Performs and monitors patient teaching
according to the policy and procedures.
24.
Coordinates care so that medications are administered as ordered by a physician and in
compliance with the medication administration.
25.
Coordinates the care team in order to
facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in
level of care standard.
26.
Identifies the stages of death and
dying.
27.
Accurately and timely, completes plan
of treatment and recertification as per Medicare guidelines. Completes
OASIS SOC/ROC, OASIS Recertification, and Discharge Oasis per guidelines.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
1.
Frequent walking, standing, stooping,
kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are
necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties through the
work shift.
2.
Must be able to lift, move, and
position patients of all weights, with varying amount of assistance in a fair
manner on a regular and recurring basis.
3.
Must be able to read and write legibly
in English.
4.
Hearing within normal range is
required (e.g., to assess breath sounds, heart sounds, apical pulse,
monitors, etc.).
5.
Visual acuity must be within normal
range.
6.
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than
negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
7.
Must be able to operate motor vehicle
with a safe practice.
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Exposure to bodily fluids, human
tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
2.
Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and
odors.
3.
Exposure to high stress and constant
interruptions.
4.
Exposure to electrical current.
5.
Exposure to radiation from x-rays.
6.
Exposure to bad road conditions.
7.
Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet,
mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.
8.
The majority of work is performed in the patients home and may require
extensive travel.
9.
Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.
SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:
1.
Must have the ability to perform concentrated
and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly-technical situations.
2.
Must have the ability to work
successfully under highly-stressful conditions, and
must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a
constant basis.
3.
Must have the ability to make sound,
independent judgments based on scientific principles, and
also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members
in an appropriate fashion.
4.
Must have the ability to comprehend
and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
5.
Must have strong communications
skills, written and verbal.
6.
Must have math skills to enable
calculation of drug dosages and infusion stats.
7.
Must be able to work weekends,
holidays, and all shifts.
8.
Demonstrates knowledge of and
compliance with safety policies and procedures.
9.
IV
skills required.
Statement
of Understanding:
I fully
understand and accept all information presented on my job description, which
includes both general and specific duties and responsibilities.
Employee Name (print):
Employee Signature
Date:
Date
Reviewed/Revised: December 2020
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