RN - Community Health Nurse - Pittsfield, United States - Accede Solutions Inc.

Description

13 Weeks AssignmentShift:9:00 AM - 5:30 PMResponsibilities: The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides, teaches, supervises and documents nursing care of the sick and injured at home.

The CHN intervenes to promote, maintain or restore health to prevent illness and to effect rehabilitation The CHN collaborates with other healthcare providers, professionals and community representatives to coordinate care at home The CHN evaluates the individual's and families' response to interventions.

Ability to function independently under general guidance of the Director and follows the guidelines and protocols and/or policies and protocols specific to each unit Duties require independent action and judgment Utilizes time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem solving in providing care.

Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Must maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.


Requirements:
Ability to exercise independent judgement. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Ability to supervise others Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to develop and maintain records and communicate clinical data in verbal and written form Willing to be flexible regarding work hours.

Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather. Must be willing to accept "on call" responsibilities. Conforms with BHS Customer Service and Performance Standards. Conforms with Patient's Rights Policy. History of dependability in meeting demands of committed work schedule. Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload.

RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).

Traveler must be willing to work Thanksgiving (including Friday and weekend after) AND Christmas-New Year Day Block, (If Needed/Scheduled). RTO during these holidays will not be approved. Submission


Requirements:
One year acute nursing care required, hospital based preferred.

Experience in home health Required Certified Home Health Required Including Proficieny with OASIS Infusion Therapy Certification Preferred Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.

Knowledge of and ability to apply community health principles and practice. Demonstrated ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision or assistance. Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred. History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.

BSN strongly preferred Current Driver License (and insurance) Required In order to effectively provide home care, they must have a working knowledge of home care reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.

Profile


Requirements:
Cover page (if available/not required) Work History Skills Checklist (current to 1 year) 1 Supervisory Signed Reference from within the past two years of employment License/Certifications - Must be uploaded with profile (Current MA RN license, BLS, Covid Vaccination proofs (dated on or after 10/3/23) or intent to file exemption form and PERM ADDRESS)Certification


Requirements:
BLS (AHA)State License


Requirements:
Massachusetts Weekend


Requirements:
Every 2-3 weekends/Holidays required as needed On Call


Requirements:
Possible call, as needed #IND123