RN HOME CARE PRACTITIONER
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Rockland
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe community health nurse is a
professional nurse knowledgeable in community health nursing who
provides nursing care to patients in the community setting.Job
Description1. ScheduleCompletes weekly schedule and makes scheduled
home visits per assignment. Schedules and prioritizes nursing
visits according to client acuity and in accordance with the
organization's emergency preparedness plan
2. Assessment/Documentation Admission Visit For each admission to
caseload, develops an individualized and holistic plan of care for
the patient in collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver.
Performs admission physical and psycho social assessment to
determine appropriate plan of care.3. Reassessment/Visit
Documentation For each visit, demonstrates the skills and judgment
necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and
procedures necessary for the skilled care of the patient, as
evidenced by chart review and observation. Updates the plan of care
on an ongoing basis as goals are met and problems are identified.4.
Discharge/Documentation DischargeFor each discharge, documentation
demonstrates improvement in outcomes or applicable variances are
identified. Patients are appropriately prepared for discharge and
all disciplines involved in the care of the patient are in
agreement with plan.
5. MedicationDemonstrates knowledge of department policies and
procedures for administering and documenting medications.Medication
reconciliation is completed every visit and medication profile is
reviewed and updated with changes as appropriate. DRR is run with
each additional medication. Medication management is taught to each
patient/family member each visit , including side effects.6. Case
ManagementThe case manager demonstrates responsibility and
accountability for coordinating the plan of care for each patient
on caseload. The patient /family is involved and participates in
the plan of care. Communicates with all disciplines to insure
quality of care.
7. Safety Awareness Fosters a 'Culture of Safety' through personal
ownership and commitment to a safe environment. Complies with
current hand hygiene and infection control guidelines.8.
Professional Development Responds to and participates in
opportunities to maintain, enhance, and promote the image of the
professional nurse.9. Leadership Development Serves in a formal or
informal leadership role10. Advanced Clinical SkillsResponds to and
participates in opportunities to demonstrate the use of individual
advance clinical skills and advance clinical knowledge. Assumes
overall responsibility for own professional development by
incorporating knowledge of evidence-based practice and research
into clinical practiceGraduate of an accredited School of
Nursing.Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from a
college/university accredited by the NLN is preferred.Minimum Work
ExperienceOne to two (1-2) years of medical/surgical nursing
experience is preferred.Write, speak, understand English. Basic
Nursing competencies.by Jobble
Keywords: South Shore Health, Barnstable Town , RN HOME CARE PRACTITIONER, Healthcare , Rockland, Massachusetts
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