Essential Function and Job Duties - Registered Nurse

  • Assists in facilitating client care and collaborates with the Program and Operations Manager on the plan of care.
  • Observes, identifies, and documents any signs and symptoms of changes in the client’s physical, emotional/mental/social condition, reactions and medications, and environmental safety factors.
  • Teaches, supervises, and counsels the client and/or caregivers in the home regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of home health care to promote continuity of care.
  • Maintains accurate and timely records and observes the confidentiality of the medical record.
  • Participates in the review of recertification of physician’s plan of care including the writing of nursing appraisals and discharge summaries as requested by the Program/Operations Manager.
  • Attends staff and interdisciplinary staff meetings, nurses’ meetings, and in-services as scheduled.
  • Assists with ambulation and transfers.
  • Assists with range of motion exercises as per the plan of care.9. Reports immediately to the nurse supervisor any changes in the client’s condition.
  • May participate in the orientation of new nurses accompanying the RN on home visits.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • CDCN reserves the right to change the job description without input from the employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a RN or LPN.
  • Experience in home health preferred.
  • Required compliance with State of Montana requirements for current licensure as a registered orlicensed practical nurse.
  • Completion of self-declaration for Knowledge/Skills/Competency Checklist.
  • Completion of any required competency testing.
  • Ability to work in fast?paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent documentation and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently.
  • Evidence of past negative TB test.
  • Maintain current CPR certification.
  • Other:
    • Complete employment process.
    • Provide references.
    • Comply with OSHA requirements.
    • Adhere to professional/industry standards of practice/care.
    • Uphold professional/industry ethics.
    • Must have current Montana driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.
    • Must have reliable transportation.