OPENINGS

Acacia Home Health

Professional Qualifications:

1. Current / Valid RN licensure

2. Minimum one-year experience of direct patient care

3. Verification of previous employment

4. Verification of fingerprint clearance card

5. Three (3) professional references

Specific Requirements:

1. Provides nursing care within the guideline of Nurse Practice Act

2. Complies with Acacia Home Health policies and procedures

3. Provide for the safety of patients

4. Notify appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in patients’ condition

5. Accepts cases for which qualified

6. Provides the necessary information required by Acacia Home Health to Maintain current status: copies of

current license, valid CPR, proof of negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray, valid fingerprint clearance

card, current vehicle insurance

7. Notifies Acacia Home Health immediately of problems or incidents that occur while in out employ

Physical / environmental requirements:

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds without difficulty

• Must be able to work in extreme heat at times during visits

• Must be able to bend / stoop, twist and turn frequently

Safety Hazards may include:

• Exposure to infections

• Exposure to elements such as inclement weather

• Possible unsafe neighborhoods

• Possible risk for auth accidents

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Acacia Home Health

JOB SUMMARY:

Registered Nurse (RN)

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their

place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under

the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state( s)

in which practicing.

2. Two (2) years' nursing experience, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.

2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.

5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences

on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

7. Coordinates services.

8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

9. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

10. Participates in and presents inservice programs.

11. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.

13. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

14. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and

Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.

15. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

16. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

17. Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as

assigned.

18. Gives total patient care as needed.

19. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.

20. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care,

discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time

frames.

22. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by:

2. Workers Supervised:

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager

Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical

activity.

• Heavy lifting.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract