GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provide nursing care in accordance with quality standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Visits participants in their home to provide nursing services consistent with plan of care for both Home Health and In-Home Care.
Completes paperwork in accordance with quality standards. Submits to proper authority on time.
Assures that all services and nursing care is delivered/provided consistent with standard practice of professional nursing.
Assures that each participant’s plan of care is consistent with participant’s needs and desires.
Documents and ensures that all contacts and needed follow up information is accurate, thorough and completed within policy and regulatory timelines.
Makes recommendations for changes in plan of care when needed.
Recognizes and reports directly to RN any observed changes in participant condition or any adverse situation that may present a danger to the participant.
Provides participant’s charts to Home Health Services Administrator on a weekly basis for review and perform any follow up as indicated.
Regular and predictable attendance
REQUIRED SKILLS
Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Practical Nurse
Ability to travel to participant’s homes
Current CPR Certification
Graduate of an accredited vocational/practical nursing program
Prefer at least three years of experience providing in-home or long-term care for individuals with disabilities
Satisfactory background check
PREFERRED SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree
Personal Experience with a Disability
COMPETENCIES
Communicated clearly and in a professional manner with staff and participants
Flexibility when faced with schedule changes, interruptions or need to deal with difficult situations
Keeps confidential information confidential
Demonstrates personal integrity and sound judgement
Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills
Models professional attitude and demeanor
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold weather conditions. Must be able to travel during various inclement weather conditions.
May be exposed to infections and contagious disease. Contact with participants under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to participant elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
OSHA exposure Category I - which includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue conditions.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Whole Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff members reflecting the great diversity of our community. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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