High Tech RN-Nights and weekends

POSITION SUMMARY :

To provide skilled high tech nursing care to technology-dependent individuals in a home care setting and in accordance with an established nursing plan of care. There is often a need to work evenings, weekends or holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

I. Education :

Associates degree or higher in nursing (or other appropriate discipline)

II. Experience :

Minimum two or more years of directly related home / public health, hospice and / or high tech nursing experience

III. License Requirements :

Current RN or LPN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.

IV. General :

Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency

Able to speak, read and write in English

Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities

Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work

Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organizations employees, clients, customers and the general public

Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG

Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others

Hold a valid drivers license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position

WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Traveling may be required

2. May work in community based settings, and clients homes and outdoors

3. May work during non-business hours

4. May experience :

Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff

Stress due to a demanding profession

An exposure to blood-borne pathogens

A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours

2. Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organizations standards

3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees

4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance

5. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level

6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment

7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties

8. Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

I. Performance Standards :

Provide direct high tech nursing care to patients under minimal personal and procedural clinical supervision, following an established nursing plan of care, including : ongoing assessment of patients physical and familys psycho / social health status; ventilator monitoring and care, tracheostomy care, use and care of feeding tubes, and other technical procedures; administration of medications, assisting with general exercise and specific physical therapy regimens; family teaching and support, exercise and physical therapy needs, medical procedures they can do at home and methods of carrying out daily living activities

Discuss patients status, problems, and needs with family members, and educate family members similarly about patients illnesses, treatment and care

Confer regularly with case manager and / or other clinical staff (physical / occupational / speech therapists, etc.) involved with cases to discuss changes in patient status and care plan

Report changes in patients status to clinical manager and physician as appropriate

Prepare all required clinical and administrative documentation related assigned activities, adhering to all relevant legal regulations, technical requirements of government Agencies, internal procedures, and professional standards

Participate in a variety of formal and informal orientation, training and staff development programs and activities in order to expand clinical nursing knowledge and skills pertinent to home care nursing in general; to acquire specific skills in a specialty area such as hospice and the like; to gain a better understanding of mission and goals of the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice; and to keep abreast of relevant new clinical / technical developments in the field

In carrying out all clinical duties, adhere to established protocols, guidelines and professional standards for Registered Nurse care, while exercising substantial clinical judgment regarding the most effective method of caring for the patient within the framework of patients care plans, consulting with senior clinical staff regarding unusual situations

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

II. Professional Accountability :

Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization

Complies with all organization policies and procedures

Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions

Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organizations operations

Complies with organizations policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information

Organizations security official

Conducts him / herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards

Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes

Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organizations policy

Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organizations resources

Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his / her principle responsibilities

Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training

Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts

Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization

Enhance or improve organizations services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees

Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change

Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organizations policy

Required

Preferred

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