Saint Francis Health System·Orange, Connecticut
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, and implements patient-centered care while coordinating therapy referrals and communicating with the healthcare team. They are responsible for documenting patient progress in the EMR, managing medication reviews, and conducting supervisory visits for home health aides.
Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply. This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. Days Job Summary: The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs and initiates the implementation of nursing care; coordinates therapy referrals and communicates with physician's offices, staff and patients/caregivers on medical orders received.
Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. A valid driver's license and a Motor Vehicle Report that meets SFHS guidelines are required.
None. Minimum 1 year of related experience, preferred.
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills. Reliable automobile for transportation as needed for home visits. Good clinical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Performs assessment to determine the patient's eligibility and needs for home health services. Develops & revises a patient-centered plan of care based upon the patient's strengths, stated goals and care preferences. Delivers nursing care with consideration for the patient's cultural, psychological, functional, cognitive & social determinants. Includes the patient & family in the care planning process. Organizes & prioritizes case management responsibilities including complex tasks. Demonstrates professional judgment in response to changes in patient's status and agency's constraints. Completes assigned work within allotted time within the productivity standard. Identifies ongoing patient needs, initiates appropriate and timely referrals & coordinates care with the health care team. Completes daily laptop communication and downloads updates timely. Reviews all medications the patient is using in order to identify any potential adverse effects, drug reactions, including ineffective drug therapy, significant side effects, significant drug interactions, duplicate drug therapy, and non-compliance with drug therapy. Communicates any medication issues with the health care team. Keeps an updated medication list in the home. Demonstrates knowledge of resources & initiates measures to establish an effective medication system within the patient's home. Documents patient's care on the appropriate forms in EMR. Accurately records data accurately in the EMR according to the plan of care. Utilizes correct medical terminology and abbreviations. Documents coordination of care and progress toward goals and outcomes. Develops and revises the Home Health Aide plan based upon the ability for the agency to safely meet the patient's needs with their ADL's and IADL's. Conducts & documents the Home Health Aide supervisory visit at least every 14 days. Performs nursing skills in accordance with assessed needs and physician orders. Anticipates and delivers patient care according to agency processes and policies. Instructs patient and families in emergency, safety, and home management of their disease or illness. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in clinical skills required in the home health field. Ensures that each patient, and/or caregiver, receive ongoing education and training regarding the care and services in the plan of care, to ensure a timely discharge plan. Communicates any revisions of the plans for patient's discharge to the patient, representative, caregiver, physicians and health care team who will be responsible for providing care and services to the patient after discharge from the agency. Supports agency hospital goals through SHP analysis, PDGM case conferencing, one on one case conferencing, QA, educational standards and QAPI. Makes QA/SHP changes timely and accurately. Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with standards and meet thresholds. Assists with orientation process as directed. Supports an interdisciplinary team approach. Complies with the Home Health Infection control plan. Follows the infection control policies and practices of the agency.
Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.
Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Must have reliable transportation.
Supplemental
Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
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Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
Candidates must hold a valid multi-state or Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and have completed an approved professional nursing curriculum. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for home visits, with at least one year of related experience preferred.
Market context
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