Registered Nurse - Orange City, United States - John Knox Village of Central Florida Inc

John Knox Village of Central Florida Inc

Verified Company

Orange City, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

_RN Home Health_

_Full Time 8am-4pm every other weekend availability_

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care and services to clients within the village and community.

Responsibilities include assessment, patient teaching and development and implementation of a Plan of Care in accordance with the physician's orders.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assess patients, families and home environment for appropriate home care services and/or development of a Plan of Care
Provides for comprehensive patient care based on nursing diagnoses and prescribed medical treatment plan
Instructs patients and caregivers in the required provision of care
Routinely provide assistance to residents which requires, lifting, pushing and balancing the equivalent of 50 pounds or greater
Communicates with members of the health care team to coordinate the delivery of services as ordered by the physician and indicated on the Plan of Care
Performs skilled nursing functions as needed for any assigned patients
Develops, implements and assists in coordinating discharge plans and prepares discharge summaries and instructions for assigned patients
Maintains and ensures current comprehensive documentation of patients assessments, clinical records and services provided
Notifies a physician when a change in the condition of a patient occurs or when there is a deviation from the Plan of Treatment
Performs supervisory visits as per policy and regulations
Notifies the physician of any medication reconciliation issues
Maintains accurate time, mileage, supply records and other documentation as required and submits all paperwork in on time
Supports and adheres to all agency policies and procedures
Participates in staff meetings, case conferences and inservices
Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Program
Weekend, holiday and oncall rotation required