Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse

Job Title: Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse

Department: Home Health & Hospice

Reports To: Home Health and Hospice Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 40/week

Shifts: Days, with rotating calls and weekends

Calling all RNs: Work on a tight-knit, supportive team and experience a wide variety of nursing skills, keeping every day different and making a real impact on your patients as you ease the transition between institutional care and home care. Enjoy the flexibility to be present for your family’s needs and events, and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time nurses or a $2,500 sign-on bonus for part-time nurses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides professional nursing services to patients and families by teaching and demonstrating nursing principles and techniques. Provides skilled care in the home, assisted living, or skilled nursing facility. This position is deemed safety-sensitive and will adhere to all policies associated with this designation. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this job. 

• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment
• Coordinates patient care and referrals
• Participates in developing and evaluating the point of care (POC) with the patient, patient representative, and the patient’s caregiver(s)
• Provides ordered services and assures that patient needs are continually assessed and met
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education
• Completes accurate clinical notes using the electronic medical record
• Communicate with all physicians and healthcare practitioners involved in the POC
• Participates in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and in-service training 
• Initiates appropriate, preventative nursing procedures and demonstrates and teaches health care to patients and families
• Participates in case management by integrating nursing services into the overall comprehensive care plan for the patient
• Plans for service, based upon knowledge of caseload, and determines priorities of patient service based on patient/family needs and resources, using professional judgment consistent with existing policies
• Observe, evaluate, and report to the physician the patient’s physical and emotional condition and reaction to drugs or treatment
• Interprets social and physical factors in the environment that affect patient care
• Maintains communication with the supervisor regarding daily visit schedules and relays patient information for appropriate disposition and follow-through to the physician or community agency
• Prepares clinical summaries, case conferences, and discharge summaries, as well as all recordings required in charting by the end of the month
• Records all nursing services, communication, and conferences, utilizing appropriate forms, promptly 
• Provides written information to accounts receivable regarding changes in the Medicare status of patients
• Maintains necessary records and forms for analysis and planning of service to establish priorities for care
• Attend and participate in 10 staff meetings, eight in-service and continuing education programs
• Attends, participates, and may conduct professional conferences and at least one care conference per month
• Assigns staff based on specific patient needs, family capabilities, staff training, experience, and the degree of supervision needed
• Assists with patient assessment and Home Health aide delegation/supervision
• Provides written assignments/instructions for other staff involved
• May be required to organize a weekly schedule for all nursing staff
• Timely documentation, according to the current Franklin County Medical Center’s Timely Documentation Protocol, is required
• Maintain confidentiality by protecting sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information. Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to maintain Infection Control Standards as set by the facility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES

• A service-minded work ethic with a drive to meet patient care needs and a positive, upbeat attitude when encountering ambiguity and change
• Ability to interact effectively with people who have widely differing backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple patients at a time
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's electronic medical record, medical equipment, and other technologies
• Proficiency in faxing, emailing, and Google Suite
• Knowledge in nursing, healthcare safety, state and federal regulations, and regulatory processes
• Must be capable of supervising multiple aspects of patient care and individuals providing that care
• Must be able to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Wound Care Certification required and/or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Outcome and Assessment Information Sent (OASIS) certification preferred
• At least one year of Home Health experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Expected to lift and utilize a full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items or patients
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients, as well as obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items or patients
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended time
• Must be able to access and navigate throughout the department within the organization's facilities
• Ongoing need for the employee to see and read information labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify/operate equipment and supplies
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing necessary information, and other tasks
• Frequently required to drive a vehicle  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• FCMC operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The operational needs of departments may require you to be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, to meet patient needs.
• Potential exposure to blood, body tissue, fluids, contagious diseases, and hazardous waste.
• Occasional exposure to bodily injury, loud/unpleasant noise, unpleasant odor, and emotional or physical stress.  
• May be required to work day or night in a confined environment or in varying temperatures. 
• The employee works in the hospital setting.
• Must be able to travel to and from patients' homes.
• May be required to travel to other facilities to obtain training/certification as necessary.

OUR LOCATION

Located in southeastern Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah, and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho, provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top-notch healthcare to your new community.