Home Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Covenant HealthCare
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Day Shift
Full-Time or Per-Visit Opportunities Summary: The R.N. demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Keeping our Promise of Caring. This individual is responsible for practicing professional nursing activities in accordance with the planned programs of the agency and Michigan licensure regulations. The R.N. is responsible for Home Care Technician and Licensed Practical Nurse supervisions. Responsibilities: Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction and net operating margin Identifies physical and psychosocial problems through assessment and evaluation of the client and medical record review Develops, implements, and revises the client's plan of treatment as necessary to work toward expected outcomes and goals Functions as case manager to coordinate continuity of care utilizing inter and intra-agency resources Utilizes the nursing process to provide skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments Teaches clients and caregivers appropriate care procedures and health management measures with gradual transference of responsibilities Maintains chart records and completes documentation in accordance with agency requirements and procedures Supervises and directs activities of Home Care Technician and Licensed Practical Nurse Participates in staff meetings and serves as member of agency committees and task forces Assists in orientation of personnel and serves as preceptor for nursing students Participates in Performance Improvement programs Participates and assists with agency's educational programs Evaluates and manages client calls during "on-call" rotation in an efficient and effective manner Evaluates own performance and plans for continuing professional growth Participates in procedure and policy formation Represents agency in a professional manner and participates in case finding Evaluates the client's condition, teaching and training activities in self-administration of medications given intravenously, subcutaneously, or intra spinally, and direct provision of nursing care including: Assess the environment including safety, adequate refrigeration, storage, and cleanliness Initiate the plan of treatment and necessary revisions Administer infusion therapy according to physicians orders Perform venipunctures and insertion of intravenous needles and catheters Prepare infusion solutions with the additions of medications Initiate, monitor and terminate infusion solutions and additives along with physical IV apparatus and dressing Establish flow rates (if not done by the physician) Initiate appropriate preventive nursing procedures Prepare clinical and progress reports Provide service in accordance with reimbursement, ethical and legal guidelines Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the client's needs Evaluate client total care needs on an ongoing basis Train client and/or caregiver Assess the ability of client and/or caregiver to manage when staff is not present Plan for the client's discharge from service Other information: Education Current licensure with Michigan State Board of Nursing Skills Demonstrates excellent customer service skills Credentials Valid Michigan driver's license BCLS certification Current licensure with Michigan State Board of Nursing Experience Two years experience in clinical nursing Knowledge of basic computer programs Ability to type NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT. It has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant. Work Remotely
* No CHNurJ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $33.00 - $44.25 per hour Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Referral program
* Travel reimbursement
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Home Health
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* RN (Required) Work Location: On the road

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