Registered Nurse Home Care - Relocation Offered!
Medstar Health
Registered Nurse Job in Hanover, PA
Provides, teaches, and demonstrates professional nursing activities in accordance with policies and procedures of the agency, and as defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Training Graduation from a diploma, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree program in Nursing; BSN preferred. Experience 2 years RN experience (ICU, CCU, med-surg, oncology, gerontology) within last 5 years; 1 year home health nursing experience preferred or successful completion of LPN to RN Competency Assessment. License/Certification/Registration Valid RN license in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia, or any combinations required based on work location(s). CPR certification required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities I.V. therapy skills. Organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. Smart Phone experience; wound care experience. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Analyzes and documents patient's and family's response to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revises plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals. Makes recommendations for update in plan of care, using knowledge of interventions and resources. Collaborates with the patient's physician and staff in planning and evaluating patient care. Provides timely, pertinent written and verbal information to physicians and insurance case managers. Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor. Uses wide variety of community and agency resources as needed to meet patient needs. Independently manages activities of caseload mix for patients. Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptable time frames. Seeks assistance from Clin III, or supervisor regarding complex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data and prepares report