Field Nurse

• The registered professional nurse provides and directs skilled nursing care and implements the medical plan of treatment that is prescribed by a licensed physician.
• The scope of nursing practice will include “assessment, diagnosing and treating the human response to actual or potential physical or emotional health problemsâ€. (ANA nursing practice) This practice will be implemented through both supportive and restoration care.
• This care is delivered within the guidelines of the ANA Standards of Care and the policies of the agency.

Experience:

Experience in home care nursing preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual/ hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintains standards of Nursing care and implements the policies and procedures established by the agency.
• Competently assess and documents the clients biophysical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Performs a physical assessment consistent with standards of Nursing Practice
• Adheres to all aspects of a nursing care plan that is consistent with the medical regime to meet the clients and his/her family members needs and abilities, in conjunction with the client and family.
• Routinely updates the clients nursing care plan
• Accurately evaluates and documents clients change in status
• Effectively prioritizes the implementation of the clients plan of care to meet the changes in status
• Accurately documents implementation of the clients plan of care
• Documents teaching for the client & his/her family.
• Supervises and coaches the client and his/her family members in giving care.
• Documents discharge planning.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with the client and his/her family members.
• Interprets to the client and family implications of the client's health status.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and staff of the agency.
• Consistently reports appropriate changes in the client's condition to the Nursing Supervisor and the physician.
• Administers and documents clients prescribed medication competently.
• Demonstrates competence in performing all treatments per MD plan of care.
• Consistently adheres to universal precautions, aseptic technique, and infection control guidelines.
• Consistently implements care in a manner that is maximally safe for the client, his/her family, and self.
• Consistently seeks, accepts, and implements suggestions to improve performance.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinion of others
• Consistently assumes and follows through on the responsibility for assignment.
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively under stressful situations.
• Maintains confidentiality of client assessments and records.
• Utilizes time effectively, maintaining a consistent level of productivity.
• Identifies and uses appropriate resources
• Coordinates scheduling of client's multidisciplinary appointments and therapies.
• Consistently submits timecard and patient records completed in an appropriate timely manner.
• Consistently maintains an adequate level of supplies and equipment in working order in conjunction with suppliers and family.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and clinical knowledge in planning and decision making.
• Consistently complies with standards for attendance, absence notification and punctuality.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance, and communication.
• Assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications, and policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates competencies to provide care to patients of all ages.
• Respects the rights, privacy, and property of others always.
• Assumes responsibility to participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Consistently plans and implements supportive and restorative care
• Consistently coordinates community and social services to meet the needs of the patient and caregiver/family