Home Health Graduate RN - WVUHS Home Care, LLC
Clarksburg, WV
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The professional Graduate RN must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, and feel confident in building rapport with patients and their families. They will be responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the home with guidance and mentoring from the Registered Nurse. Working collaboratively with the patient, family, and health care team (IDT), the Graduate RN as case manager will develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to according to agency and system policies and make recommendations to improve the patient's quality of life. The Graduate Nurse should expect to assess patients' condition during every visit and chart observations, accordingly, monitor vital signs, assess wound healing, and document changes in behavior, mood, and eating habits, as well as provide patients and families with information about their medical conditions, self-care, and home health care procedures, ensuring active listening to the patient to appropriately respond to concerns or requests.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire - Licenses must be obtained before expiration date of the temporary permit unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of NCLEX testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic. The
unencumbered licensure must be 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).
2. Valid driver's license.
3. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
2. OR Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire
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 all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be
assigned.
1. Performance Dimensions- This position requires an individual demonstrating the following behaviors in accordance with our mission, vision, and values for nursing practice:
* Care Delivery Systems- Use of competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care withal health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
* Leadership- Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
* Professional Growth- Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
* Collaborative Practice- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.
2. Assumes responsibility, displays appropriate use of authority, and accepts accountability in the delivery of patient care.
3. Provides direct patient care within a designated shift, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice, including functions of the Nurse Aide.
4. Provides a safe and comfortable environment in the patient's home.
5. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for the dignity of patient in performing all patient care.
6. Completes assignments in a timely manner.
7. Communicates patient care problems or potential... For full info follow application link.
The professional Graduate RN must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, and feel confident in building rapport with patients and their families. They will be responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the home with guidance and mentoring from the Registered Nurse. Working collaboratively with the patient, family, and health care team (IDT), the Graduate RN as case manager will develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to according to agency and system policies and make recommendations to improve the patient's quality of life. The Graduate Nurse should expect to assess patients' condition during every visit and chart observations, accordingly, monitor vital signs, assess wound healing, and document changes in behavior, mood, and eating habits, as well as provide patients and families with information about their medical conditions, self-care, and home health care procedures, ensuring active listening to the patient to appropriately respond to concerns or requests.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire - Licenses must be obtained before expiration date of the temporary permit unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of NCLEX testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic. The
unencumbered licensure must be 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).
2. Valid driver's license.
3. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
2. OR Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire
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 all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be
assigned.
1. Performance Dimensions- This position requires an individual demonstrating the following behaviors in accordance with our mission, vision, and values for nursing practice:
* Care Delivery Systems- Use of competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care withal health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
* Leadership- Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
* Professional Growth- Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
* Collaborative Practice- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.
2. Assumes responsibility, displays appropriate use of authority, and accepts accountability in the delivery of patient care.
3. Provides direct patient care within a designated shift, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice, including functions of the Nurse Aide.
4. Provides a safe and comfortable environment in the patient's home.
5. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for the dignity of patient in performing all patient care.
6. Completes assignments in a timely manner.
7. Communicates patient care problems or potential... For full info follow application link.
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