Nurse Qualifications:

• Must be an active, licensed nurse with a LPN or RN
• Must respect clients- including ethics and the confidentiality of care
• A certificate of where you graduated nursing school from
• Be free from health problems that may be injurious to the client or other employees
• Meet standards for training hours on a yearly basis
• Be experienced in the areas of skilled care: feeding tube, changing bandages of blisters and bed sores, trachs, etc.

Duties of the Position:

• To perform skilled services for clients while adhering to the care plan
• Provide all patient care and skilled services according to The Nurse Practice Act and agency policy which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human response to actual and potential health problems
• Adhere to the Care Plan and follow physician's orders to provide safe and competent care to the client
• Report abnormal findings to the physiclan and provide appropriate follow up documentation on abnormal findings
• Completed documentation to accurately reflect patient status
• Complete all patient care documentation and departmental documentation In a timely and accurate manner, according to policy
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with all internal and external customers so that the information Is shared accurately, timely, and appropriately ensuring compliance with agency policy
• Perform correct clock in/out time In the ClearCare system. Promptly notify staff of any changes in the assigned schedule.
• Execute a medical care plan to the benefit of the client

Job Conditions:

• Have the ability to drive to each of the client’s homes
• Must be able to communicate clearly whether it be verbally or written
• Organization skills to perform and communicate the care plans
• Risk to bloodborne pathogens - HIGH

Dress Code Policy:

• No open toe shoes or sandals allowed
• Must wear scrubs at all times
• Hair must be tied back if long
• Must look presentable at all times

All nurses report directly to Felicia Flannigan, RN. Any incidents, schedule changes, or client-related concerns should be communicated promptly for proper documentation and follow-up.