Provide skilled high-tech nursing care to technology-dependent individuals in home settings following established care plans. Responsibilities include ventilator and tracheostomy care, medication administration, and coordinating with case managers and physicians.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate degree in nursing and at least two years of related home health or high-tech nursing experience. Must hold a valid RN or LPN license recognized by the State of Vermont and a valid driver's license.
associate degreeMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationFamily EducationTracheostomy CareHome Health CarePhysical Therapy SupportVentilator MonitoringFeeding Tube CareHigh Tech Nursing Care
Job description
Building Name
HHH -
Home
Health &
Hospice
Location
Address: 1110
Prim
Rd,
Colchester
Vermont
Regular
Department:
HHH-
Specialty
Care
Full
Time
Standard
Hours: 40
Biweekly
Scheduled
Hours:
Shift:
Night-10Hr
Primary
Shift:
Variable -
Variable
Weekend
Needs: As Scheduled
Salary Range
Min $35.78 Mid $44.73 Max $53.67 Recruiter: Kelly Shea POSITION SUMMARY: To provide skilled high tech nursing care to technology-dependent individuals in a home care setting and in accordance with an established nursing plan of care. There is often a need to work evenings, weekends or holidays MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: I.
Education
Associates degree or higher in nursing (or other appropriate discipline) II.
Experience
Minimum two or more years of directly related home/public health, hospice and/or high tech nursing experience III.
License
Requirements: Current RN or LPN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required. IV.
General
Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
Able to speak, read and write in English
Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
WORKING
CONDITIONS: 1. Traveling may be required 2. May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors 3. May work during non-business hours 4.
May experience:
Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff
Stress due to a demanding profession
An exposure to blood-borne pathogens
A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences
Essential
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours 2. Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards 3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees 4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance 5. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level 6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment 7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties 8. Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone
Performance
Requirements: I.
Performance
Standards:
Provide direct high tech nursing care to patients under minimal personal and procedural clinical supervision, following an established nursing plan of care, including: ongoing assessment of patient’s physical and family’s psycho/social health status; ventilator monitoring and care, tracheostomy care, use and care of feeding tubes, and other technical procedures; administration of medications, assisting with general exercise and specific physical therapy regimens; family teaching and support, exercise and physical therapy needs, medical procedures they can do at home and methods of carrying out daily living activities
Discuss patients’ status, problems, and needs with family members, and educate family members similarly about patients’ illnesses, treatment and care
Confer regularly with case manager and/or other clinical staff (physical/occupational/speech therapists, etc.) involved with cases to discuss changes in patient status and care plan
Report changes in patients’ status to clinical manager and physician as appropriate
Prepare all required clinical and administrative documentation related assigned activities, adhering to all relevant legal regulations, technical requirements of government Agencies, internal procedures, and professional standards
Participate in a variety of formal and informal orientation, training and staff development programs and activities in order to expand clinical nursing knowledge and skills pertinent to home care nursing in general; to acquire specific skills in a specialty area such as hospice and the like; to gain a better understanding of mission and goals of the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice; and to keep abreast of relevant new clinical/technical developments in the field
In carrying out all clinical duties, adhere to established protocols, guidelines and professional standards for Registered Nurse care, while exercising substantial clinical judgment regarding the most effective method of caring for the patient within the framework of patients’ care plans, consulting with senior clinical staff regarding unusual situations
Other duties as assigned by supervisor II.
Professional
Accountability:
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Complies with all organization policies and procedures
Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations
Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information
Organization’s security official
Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards
Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes
Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources
Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities
Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training
Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts
Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization
Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees
Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change
Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice helps people live their fullest lives by providing innovative, compassionate care wherever they call home. We offer services for all ages and stages of life, including home health nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, children’s and family services, as well as palliative and interdisciplinary hospice care.
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