Staff Nurse - Home Health Weekender

Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.

Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.

Gives total patient care as needed.

Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

Positively represents the department in interdepartmental interactions.

Working Conditions: · Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

· Sit – 1-2 hrs

· Bend – up to 1/3 of time

· Squat – up to 1/3 of time

· Climb – up to 1/3 of time Reach up to 1/3 of time

· Lift - up to 1/3 of time

· Carry – up to 1/3 of time

· Push – up to 1/3 of time

· Pull – up to 1/3 of time

· Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

· Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

· Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

· Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

· Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

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Standards of Employment

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for

• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior

• Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time
• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

• Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time
• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care

• Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time
• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

• Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time
• Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes