BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

Provide one-to-one home care nursing service to a single patient for a designated shift.  Assess physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of the patient and family in accordance with agency, state and federal regulations.  Coordinate care for the patient and family as a member of a multi-disciplinary home health team.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform nursing assessment to identify the physical, psychosocial, behavioral and environmental needs of the patient and family.
Collaborate with the patient's physician to maintain the plan of care meeting all regulations and regulated time frames.
Provide, document and evaluate nursing observations, procedures and interventions in the home according to the plan of care.
Secure and maintain complete and accurate physician orders within the regulated time frame.
Ensure patients are eligible for home care services and meet program guidelines.
Coordinate the plan of care with other nursing, allied health and assistive staff members.
Teach and/or supervise family members and other caregivers in the care of the patient.
Operate and monitor patient care equipment.
Adhere to infection control and safety procedures according to agency policy and procedure.
Adhere to agency compliance policies.
Participate in agency committees and work teams as assigned.
Participate in educational and health programs and activities as appropriate.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from a Nursing Supervisor or other designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision is typically exercised over assistive personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a program in nursing is necessary.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan is necessary.
Six months of acute nursing experience is necessary. Ability to meet bonding criteria is necessary.
Current CPR certification is necessary.
Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills are necessary. 
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a non-structured environment is necessary. 
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is desired.
Two years RN experience with the specific patient population is desired.  
One to two years home care nursing experience is desired. 
Broad-based clinical skills including maintenance of peripheral and central IV lines is desired.
This position requires Primary Source Verification.