Registered Nurse, Per Diem

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Registered Nurse will conduct comprehensive initial and recertification assessments and supervisory visits for a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA) and develop a plan of care in accordance with the physician’s orders and with the policies and procedures of the agency, the state’s professional standards and regulatory entities. Additional duties and responsibilities include:

· Assess clients in their home at start of care to develop a plan of care

· Initiates Plan-of-Care and makes necessary changes as patient's needs evolve

· Conduct minimal six home visit/assessments on a bi-weekly basis.

· Reassess assigned clients every six months to determine any condition change as well as supervise the home health aide to ensure proper care

· Perform change in condition visits

· Supervise/assess Home Health Aides in the client's home every four months, as assigned

· Educate clients about health maintenance and disease prevention

COMPETENCIES

· Excellent assessment skill

· Excellent organizational & time-management skills

· Basic computer skills; knowledge of data base entry and email (i.e. Outlook)

· Skilled in interpersonal relationships

· Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines

· Ability to carry out instructions and maintain records

· Ability to assume delegated authority and accountability for care of assigned patients

· Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

NYS licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse

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