RN - Home Care
Company: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
Location: Crosby
Posted on: June 9, 2021
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY Registered Nurses provide direct care to
patients and are part of the care given by other disciplines.
Registered Nurses must continually strive to provide the highest
quality of care possible for the patients. They must also lead the
nursing team toward the achievement of the goals of the Cuyuna
Regional Medical Center. High quality care and overall efficiency
are essential components to this success. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Previous experience in Home Care
preferred. License/Certificates: Current Minnesota RN license.
American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of
hire. Valid Minnesota driver#s license required. Special Skills and
Aptitudes: Ability to lead and supervise resident/patient care
team. Ability to interact effectively with physicians, patients and
family, staff and other healthcare providers. Ability to adapt
resources to meet the needs of the situation. Knowledge and skills
to implement nursing theory. Demonstrates mature judgment,
initiative and proficiency in nursing skills. Demonstrates
leadership qualities and executive and organizational abilities.
Knowledge of applied science principles in nursing situations
involving techniques and procedures, hygiene and safety measures.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to
recognize manifestation of physical and emotional problems.
Knowledge and skills to review charts and enter data efficiently.
Teaching ability and ability to work independently using good
judgment. Ability to properly and safely operate all equipment
required for this position. Knowledge and use of community
resources. Maintains good physical and mental health. May be
assigned to specialty areas. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES RN:
Exercises concern for the patient#s welfare above all else. Remains
up-to-date on new nursing skills, technology and requirements in
the changing healthcare environment. Utilizes the nursing process
(observation, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation)
in the delivery of care. Performs duties in accordance with
physician orders, HomeHealth Partnership, the Medical Center#s
policies, methods, and techniques, and by cooperating with other
departments and personnel. Practices and maintains high ethical
standards. When requested, participates in in-service programs,
education programs, and orientation of new personnel. Provides
leadership and promotes teamwork. Counsels the client and family in
meeting nursing and related needs. Responsible for the direct and
indirect care of patients assigned to her/him under the guidance of
the Director/Assistant Director. Maintains accurate and complete
records of nursing assessments and care. Administers medication to
patients; performs treatments. Maintains knowledge of patient#s
condition. When requested, assists in the orientation of new
personnel. Home Care/Hospice: Independently and effectively
coordinates and cares for own caseload by: preparing and keeping up
to date a written plan of care; assuring financial coverage by
following payers prior authorization and requirements; exploring
and utilizing available resources. Supervises the work of LPN(s),
Home Health Aides, Homemaker in the home according to policies,
rules and regulations. Working knowledge and use of Lifeline
equipment. Takes initiative in development, organization,
implementation and evaluation of a project or specialty area
assigned by the Director. Demonstrates the ability to triage Home
Care/Hospice business intake tasks effectively. Demonstrate
Standards of Excellence when other duties are assigned. Registered Nurses provide direct care to patients and are part
of the care given by other disciplines. Registered Nurses must
continually strive to provide the highest quality of care possible
for the patients. They must also lead the nursing team toward the
achievement of the goals of the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.
High quality care and overall efficiency are essential components
to this success. Previous experience in Home Care preferred. Current Minnesota RN license. American Heart Association BLS
certification within 30 days of hire. Valid Minnesota driver's
license required. Ability to lead and supervise resident/patient care team. Ability to interact effectively with physicians, patients and
family, staff and other healthcare providers. Ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of the
situation. Knowledge and skills to implement nursing theory. Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative and proficiency in
nursing skills. Demonstrates leadership qualities and executive and
organizational abilities. Knowledge of applied science principles in nursing situations
involving techniques and procedures, hygiene and safety
measures. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to recognize manifestation of physical and emotional
problems. Knowledge and skills to review charts and enter data
efficiently. Teaching ability and ability to work independently using good
judgment. Ability to properly and safely operate all equipment required
for this position. Knowledge and use of community resources. Maintains good physical and mental health. May be assigned to specialty areas. Exercises concern for the patient's welfare above all else. Remains up-to-date on new nursing skills, technology and
requirements in the changing healthcare environment. Utilizes the nursing process (observation, assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation) in the delivery of care. Performs duties in accordance with physician orders, HomeHealth
Partnership, the Medical Center's policies, methods, and
techniques, and by cooperating with other departments and
personnel. Practices and maintains high ethical standards. When requested, participates in in-service programs, education
programs, and orientation of new personnel. Provides leadership and promotes teamwork. Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related
needs. Responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients
assigned to her/him under the guidance of the Director/Assistant
Director. Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing assessments
and care. Administers medication to patients; performs treatments. Maintains knowledge of patient's condition. When requested, assists in the orientation of new personnel. Independently and effectively coordinates and cares for own
caseload by: preparing and keeping up to date a written plan of
care; assuring financial coverage by following payers prior
authorization and requirements; exploring and utilizing available
resources. Supervises the work of LPN(s), Home Health Aides, Homemaker in
the home according to policies, rules and regulations. Working knowledge and use of Lifeline equipment. Takes initiative in development, organization, implementation
and evaluation of a project or specialty area assigned by the
Director. Demonstrates the ability to triage Home Care/Hospice business
intake tasks effectively.
Keywords: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Duluth , RN - Home Care, Other , Crosby, Minnesota
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