The Home Care Nurse provides direct nursing care, treatment, and health instructions to patients within their homes. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, implementing care plans in collaboration with physicians, and supervising ancillary staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Michigan RN license, a valid driver's license, and BLS certification. Per diem positions require at least one year of RN experience in acute, long-term, or home care, or two years as an LPN/CNA in long-term care.
associate degreebachelor degreeCase ManagementIndependent JudgmentPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentInterpersonal CommunicationPatient EducationInfection ControlClinical DocumentationNursing SupervisionPublic Health Principles
Job description
Job Opportunity Job ID
53318
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Description:
Positions
Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job: The Home Care Nurse provides direct nursing care, treatment, and health instructions to patients in their homes. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. Assess patient’s condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established policies, physician orders and according to patient centered goals. In collaboration with the patient’s physician and patient, develops and implements a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient. Observes, assesses, and reports to physician and other assigned personnel signs and symptoms of disease process, changes in the patient’s physical and/or emotional condition, and patient’s response to the therapeutic regime. Demonstrates, teaches, and supervises the patient, family members, and/or caregivers in patient care and treatment procedures. Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates physician and other pertinent caregivers, and reassesses on an ongoing basis the condition and needs of the patient. Completes required documentation according to agency policy. Supervises Agency Ancillary staff such as HHA and LPN, including preparing a Home Health Aide Care Plan and monitors both Home Health Aide Care Plan and Nursing Care Plan implementation. Maintains equipment, supplies, and environment in a safe manner. Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing and home care. As an RN Case Manager, assures communication of patient’s plan of care is carried out and goals are appropriate for patient’s condition and visit plan is effective. Maintains professional standards, compliance with State, Federal (CMS conditions of participation), and Joint Commission regulations, and infection control protocol by participating in in-services, staff meetings, process improvement teams, continuing education seminars when available, and adhering to the SHC expectations – standards of care guidelines. Job Requirements General Requirements
Current RN license in the State of Michigan
Valid Driver's License
Proof of Auto Insurance
Active American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire Work Experience
No Experience Required. Per Diem positions require a minimum of 1 year RN experience in acute care, long-term care, or home care OR 2 years’ experience as an LPN or CNA in a Long Term Care Facility Education
Benefits
Flexible Scheduling
Compensatory Days Off
Must be a graduate from a school of Nursing Specialized Knowledge and Skills Required:
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated understanding of public health principles and practices
Demonstrated ability to document and assemble data in proper format
Ability to enter/exit patient homes that may/may not be handicap accessible
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Recent experience in home care or public health *Day Shift *Flexible Scheduling *Every 5th Weekend Rotation with Compensatory Days Off *New Grad Eligibility (Per Diem positions require a minimum of 1 year RN experience in acute care, long-term care, or home care OR 2 years’ experience as an LPN or CNA in a Long Term Care Facility University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Job Family Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership
Requirements
Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Per Diem Facility Sparrow Home Care Experience Level Under 4 Years