About This Role
This skilled nursing position involves providing care to patients in their homes, following physician orders and a plan of care under the supervision of an RN. The role focuses on administering medication, performing treatments, and assisting patients with self-care, while documenting changes and promoting a safe environment. It is a Friday-only position, suitable for a passionate individual dedicated to helping patients live healthier lives.
Responsibilities
- Administer medication in accordance with standards of practice
- Encourage social/rehabilitative skills and promote self-care and independence
- Perform patient treatments in accordance with the plan of care
- Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
- Prepare clinical and progress notes to document care provided
- Monitor, document accordingly, and report any change in patient condition to the Clinical Director
- Promote activities to achieve a safe and healthy environment
- Observe aseptic technique when performing patient procedures/care
- Practice Standard Precautions at all times
- Work with other members of the clinical team to develop and improve the plan of care
- Assist the patient in achieving established goals in the plan of care developed by the RN CM
- Maintain productivity according to the standards of the agency
- Participate in patient care meetings, in-services, orientation, and staff meetings
- Understand when to request supervisory assistance
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of the agency
- Provide service in accordance with agency’s philosophy, standards, policies, and scope of practice
- Participates in Performance Improvement
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Licensed nurse in the State of Ohio, in good standing
- Current BLS CPR Certification
- Must be able to read and understand various documents used by the agency including plan of care, flow charts, patient charts, agency policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology is required
- Must be able to use a computer, laptop, or tablet
- Requires math skills including ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
- Must be able to think independently, recognize potential problems, gather information, and know when to contact a supervisor
- Promote customer service and always provide exceptional patient care, doing whatever we can to please our patients while staying within the rules of the agency and rules of each program served
- Type and computer skills are required for this position
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