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At Addus HealthCare, quality patient care is a top priority, and employees are recognized as our greatest asset. This position delivers professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the established plan of care and Company policies and procedures. We respect your desire for independence and flexibility in your work and personal life and will design a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE to meet your needs.
Job Responsibility:
Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the patient’s health care needs
Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation. Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor
Perform assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the patient, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the plan of care
Teach the patients/caregivers appropriate self-care techniques
Notify the Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in the patient’s condition
Perform LPN and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, in accordance with state regulations, to evaluate competency and provide appropriate instructions
Maintain data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, uniform accounting, data collection, and measurement of outcomes
Communicate potential risk management issues and report abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law
Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency
Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current RN licensure
Licensed as a RN in the state of practice
Must be able to travel locally in your own vehicle, and possess a valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage