ComForCare Home Health Care Hiring For Registered Nurse at Colonial Heights, VA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Looking for individuals to join our home care family.At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.*Each office is independently owned and operated. POSITION SUMMARYProvides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.The Registered Nurse provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process, and communicates/documents observations and assessments. S TO: Owner QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN, PHN preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Good driving record.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.

• • Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
  • Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
  • Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period4.
  • s changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).

• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
  • Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment.
  • Teaching skills according to the client’s needs and within the context of the client’s environment, value system, and physical/emotional status.
  • Medication administrations.

• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.

• Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements.
  • s significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
  • Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation.
  • Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized ing responsibilities with all new assignments.
  • Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards.
  • Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan. Submits forms weekly—including all communication and coordination.

• Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case Manager.

• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
  • Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
  • Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
  • Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSThe information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job. During a typical workday, this position requires the activities listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.