RN/LPN - Home Health (Per Diem)

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HealthcareCaregiver

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Key Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: Writing and initiating plan of care. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.

Requirements Summary

Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. 2+ years' nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics is desirable. New nurses, feel free to apply! We have a great training program.

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HealthcareCaregiver

Role: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health
Rate: Per visit rates apply
Main Office location: Westwood, MA
Service Area: Roxbury and Surrounding Areas
Schedule: Flexible
Job Type: Per Diem

Requirements

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Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
2+ years' nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics is desirable.
New nurses, feel free to apply! We have a great training program.
Proficient with electronic medical records.
Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

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Patient Care:

→Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
→Writing and initiating plan of care.
→Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
→Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.
→Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
→Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
→Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
→Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
→Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
→Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties:

→Participates in on-call duties.
→Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
→Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
→Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
→Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
→Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.