Registered Nurse (Home Health / Home Care)

Provides services to clients per the State Nurse Practice Act, CareGivers 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.

• Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
• Completes comprehensive assessments, including OASIS data set, within forty-eight (48) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made.
• Develops and / or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
• Provides skilled interventions focusing on achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
• Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals.
• Documents legibly and according to agecny documentation guidelines and standards.
• Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan.
• 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 disciplines.
• 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.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.

About Jennicare Home Health Services :

We are a full-service home health care provider. Jennicare Home Health Services, LLC is a local, privately owned and operated home health agency, proudly the areas of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.We are an agency that can help you when it comes to you or your loved one’s home care needs. We understand that deciding to use outside help for caring for your loved one is difficult. That is why we provide you with a huge selection of home health services for you to choose from.