#17948217
11/01/2022
Holyoke
MA
Registered Nurses

Description

Registered Nurse

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Job Summary: Plans, coordinates, provides and documents care for patients in compliance With applicable laws, regulations and standards and Agency policies and procedures. Adheres To Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments in response to patients’ needs and in accordance with physician orders
Initiates a written plan of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary
Provides skilled nursing care within the nursing scope of practice
Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures
Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient Progress, plans for continued care, etc.
Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course medical therapy
Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient’s/family’s cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences
Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Home Health Aides, Homemakers and Companion in the required time frames
Plans patient discharge appropriately, provides information about community resources to address patient ongoing needs
Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations and Agency’s policies and procedures regarding patient care
Coordinates patient care and/or services
Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians appropriately and in a timely manner
Notifies the physician and the Director of Nursing of any changes in the patient’s condition and the need to modify the plan of care
Maintains currency of knowledge and skills
Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement program
Attends Agency meetings and in-service programs as required
Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status
Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times
Qualifications/professional Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Registered Nurse Job Description
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
Experience as an RN commensurate with one of the following:
One (1) year acute care experience within the last two (2) years,
One (1) year home healthcare experience within the last two (2) years,
One year community health or public health experience within the last two (2) years;
One (1) year outpatient facility experience within the last two (2) years
Current CPR card
Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results
Valid state drivers license and reliable automobile
Proof of current automobile insurance
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Physical Demands:

For physical demands of the position please see attached.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to Perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.

How to Apply

Apply on line; https://vcaremedical.com/careers/