Registered Nurse Bay – Home Health
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++Position Summary:++ Implements the agency program of full time professional nursing service to patients in their homes under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor in accordance with agency standards and policies.
++Essential Functions and Responsibilities:++
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Initiates and provides medically prescribed skilled nursing care and/or health counseling that contributes to the treatment of the medical condition, achievement of the rehabilitation potential, and reduction of pain and other symptoms.
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Makes the initial visit to assess the patient’s physical and emotional status, needs, and resources through observation, interview and analysis of records.
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Prepares the nursing plan of care, in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment, based on problems identified in the nursing assessment and provides patient teaching using the Care Plan/Standard of Care.
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Interprets to the patient and family the implications of the diagnosis and nature of the treatment, consistent with the Physician’s instruction.
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Provides emotional support and encouragement to help the patient and family accept and adjust to the effects of disease or disability.
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Supervises and evaluates patient self care or care given by others.
Required:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preference will be given to applicants with educational preparation appropriate to the immediate or long-range needs of the agency.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of one to two years of med/surg, critical care or demonstrated experience in a specialty area.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.
Preferred:
• Two years hospital experience.
• Experience in a certified home health agency.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Additional Information
- Schedule: Per Diem
- Requisition ID: 26001747
- Daily Work Times: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 0
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes