What are the responsibilities and job description for the SKILLED CARE RN position at Help at Home?
Responsible for the delivery of direct, hands-on skilled care of clients in homes or facilities. Responsible for assessing clients, documenting observation and assessment data, evaluating outcomes, and implementing the nursing plan of care. Implements the medical plan of treatment and follows physicians' orders.
Reports to: Branch Manager or designee
Qualifications:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Physical Demands
Individuals must have the ability to stand and work or have mobility through mechanical assistance. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. This position requires the stamina and physical ability to provide personal care for non-ambulatory clients, use a Hoyer lift, maneuver wheelchairs and transport clients to community events and social activities.
Work Location
Home-like and office settings with varying degrees of background noise. Light and ventilation as found in a typical home or office setting. Hazards may exist if the employee fails to use proper body mechanics. Additionally, this position is required to work in client homes with a variety of climate conditions.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
Key Responsibilities
Interpersonal Skills and Work Productivity
Reports to: Branch Manager or designee
Qualifications:
- Current GA RN licenses;
- Current CPR/First Aide certification;
- Current TB screening
- May be required to have current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Life Support (PALS).
- 3 years experience providing skilled care to the medically fragile
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Physical Demands
Individuals must have the ability to stand and work or have mobility through mechanical assistance. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. This position requires the stamina and physical ability to provide personal care for non-ambulatory clients, use a Hoyer lift, maneuver wheelchairs and transport clients to community events and social activities.
Work Location
Home-like and office settings with varying degrees of background noise. Light and ventilation as found in a typical home or office setting. Hazards may exist if the employee fails to use proper body mechanics. Additionally, this position is required to work in client homes with a variety of climate conditions.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitors individual at all times, following all CHC and agency safety protocols
- Transports clients to activities, services, appointments and general community per ISP, CHC and agency
- Provides skilled care (G
- Tube, meds, etc.) to individuals based of the individual's care plan
- Documents activities and services accurately and timely according to CHC and agency regulations.
- Monitors general health conditions of the individual and notifies supervisor of any medical issues or if treatment is needed
- Interacts with individual, CHC staff, agency representatives and family members in a professional, ethical and respectful manner at all times.
Interpersonal Skills and Work Productivity
- Anticipates and resolves problems demonstrating good judgment
- Provides leadership in developing and implementing solutions
- Improves processes within a department emphasizing quality and efficiency
- Appropriately follows company communication guidelines in regard to external sources (notification protocol).
- Dependable, accepts responsibility for attendance and punctuality. Works when scheduled observes policies regarding scheduling and time-off.
- Flexible, adjusts workload to accommodate changes in priorities and workload.
- Presents a neat, clean appearance and dresses appropriately for the job.
- Effectively utilizes time.
- Handles information in a confidential manner.
- Cooperates and is willing to assist others, accepts direction.
- Identifies opportunities to provide excellent customer service to clients and employees.
- Reports and/or follows up on incidents or accidents providing input, documentation and resolution as necessary to prevent reoccurrence and to protect client, caregiver and company.
- Performs work according to the code of conduct, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
- Cooperates in external/internal investigations as requested.
- Does not engage in activities other than official business during working hours.
- Handles all other duties as assigned.
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