Field Nurse
Company: Progressive Home Care, Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 25, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Position Scope:The registered professional nurse provides and
directs skilled nursing care and implements the medical plan of
treatment that is prescribed by a licensed physician.The scope of
nursing practice will include assessment, diagnosing and treating
the human response to actual or potential physical or emotional
health problems. (ANA nursing practice) This practice will be
implemented through both supportive and restoration care.This care
is delivered within the guidelines of the ANA Standards of Care and
the policies of the agency.Experience:Experience in home care
nursing preferred.Physical Requirements:Visual/ hearing ability
sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communicationAbility to
perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy
lifting and extensive bending and standing.Ability to deal
effectively with stressPerformance Responsibilities:Maintains
standards of Nursing care and implements the policies and
procedures established by the agency.Competently assess and
documents the clients biophysical, psychosocial, and educational
needs.Performs a physical assessment consistent with standards of
Nursing PracticeAdheres to all aspects of a nursing care plan that
is consistent with the medical regime to meet the clients and
his/her family members needs and abilities, in conjunction with the
client and family.Routinely updates the clients nursing care
planAccurately evaluates and documents clients change in
statusEffectively prioritizes the implementation of the clients
plan of care to meet the changes in statusAccurately documents
implementation of the clients plan of careDocuments teaching for
the client & his/her family.Supervises and coaches the client and
his/her family members in giving care.Documents discharge
planning.Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with
the client and his/her family members. Interprets to the client and
family implications of the client's health status.Demonstrates the
ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health
care team and staff of the agency.Consistently reports appropriate
changes in the client's condition to the Nursing Supervisor and the
physician.Administers and documents clients prescribed medication
competently.Demonstrates competence in performing all treatments
per MD plan of care.Consistently adheres to universal precautions,
aseptic technique, and infection control guidelines.Consistently
implements care in a manner that is maximally safe for the client,
his/her family, and self.Consistently seeks, accepts, and
implements suggestions to improve performance.Demonstrates respect
for the opinion of othersConsistently assumes and follows through
on the responsibility for assignment.Demonstrates the ability to
function effectively under stressful situations.Maintains
confidentiality of client assessments and records.Utilizes time
effectively, maintaining a consistent level of
productivity.Identifies and uses appropriate resourcesCoordinates
scheduling of client's multidisciplinary appointments and
therapies.Consistently submits timecard and patient records
completed in an appropriate timely manner.Consistently maintains an
adequate level of supplies and equipment in working order in
conjunction with suppliers and family.Demonstrates sound judgment
and clinical knowledge in planning and decision making.Consistently
complies with standards for attendance, absence notification and
punctuality.Consistently demonstrates professionalism through
appearance, performance, and communication.Assumes responsibility
for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications,
and policies/procedures.Demonstrates competencies to provide care
to patients of all ages.Respects the rights, privacy, and property
of others always.Assumes responsibility to participate in quality
improvement activities as directed.Consistently plans and
implements supportive and restorative careConsistently coordinates
community and social services to meet the needs of the patient and
caregiver/family PI183189874
Keywords: Progressive Home Care, Inc., Newark , Field Nurse, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
Click
here to apply!
|