RN

Provide direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients.   

Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Clinical Services Coordinator and/or Medical Director but is independent in the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills.  Manages complex clinical situations for which he/she is responsible.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends morning staff meetings and updates clinic schedule as needed.
• Conducts initial, periodic and unscheduled nursing assessments of participants.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and shares information about patients’ condition, problems, needs and priorities.
• Participates in development of plans of care that integrate information from all disciplines.
• Documents changes in participants’ status and communicates changes to IDT members.
• Reviews documentation of home care worker and home care supervisor visits and reports through the clinical and IDT as needed.
• Provides nursing care according to accepted practice standards.
• Educates participants, families and care givers about the management of medical conditions.
• Identifies emergency situations and initiates therapy as appropriate.
• Respects participants’ rights and treats patients in accordance with ethical standards.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record and/or electronic health record (EHR) as required.  
• Acts only within the scope of his/her authority to practice.
• Other job related duties as assigned.