The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.
Core Competencies
Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient HandlingDepartment Specific Competencies
Demonstrates Home Health specific competencies.Performs OASIS/Comprehensive assessment and completes documentation in a timely manner.Adheres to the guidelines regarding time points of specific questions, WOCN and outpatient infusion guidance.Oversees coordination, communication and facilitation of the patient plan of care in a timely manner, while involving the physicians, staff and other healthcare team membersSubmit weekly case management schedule to manager and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, oversight of LVNs and CHHAs, and report any changes to manager immediately.Supervises and documents the home health aide plan of care every 2 weeks.Attends weekly case conference and staff meetings.Adheres to telecommuting policy and obtains pre-approval prior to use the code.Rotates on-call duties, responds within 20 minutes of receiving call, submits a call log next morning to the on call manager or team lead.Adheres to annual I will statements.Education
DegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursingExperience
Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1Clinical experience in healthcareLicense / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse LicenseCPR certificationDrivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Compensation Range
$48.48 - $75.47 / Hour""
