The primary function of this full-time, weekend position is to preform patient admissions and administer skilled nursing care to an assigned group of patients in their place of residence.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

– Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

– Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma and/or Texas

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

– Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting

– One (1) year in home health

SKILLS:

– Nursing skills defined as generally accepted standards of practice.

– Strong interpersonal skills.

– Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination.

– Experience with wound care, catheter care, ostomy care and injections preferred.

REQUIREMENT:

– Reliable transportation.

– Valid and current auto liability insurance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in patient’s place of residence under various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; available for on-call.

JOB SPECIFIC EFFORTS REQUIRED:

– Periodic times of prolonged standing, sitting and walking

– Working under conditions necessary to meet patient’s needs and program time-frames

– Timely decision making and resource acquisition

– Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:

– Conduct the admission of the patients to the Agency and ensures the patient meets all home bound requirements.

– Implement the individualized Plan of Care and provides skilled nursing as outlined. Recommends revisions to the plan of care as necessary.

– Supervision of clinical staff, nurses and home health aides providing care to his/her patients.

– Consulting with and educating the patient and family regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, nutrition and dietary needs. Providing training to other staff as needed.

– Attend Case Conference and preparing clinical/progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.

– Informing physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of the intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.

– Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

– Applying criteria for admission/re-certification to home health care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility. Apply criteria for discharge of patient as appropriate.

– Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as needed.