Registered Nurse

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive subjective and objective admission and ongoing assessment of client status that includes physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters.
• Formulates an individualized plan of care that incorporates analysis of assessment data.
• Provides skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic outcomes within a specified time period.
• Modifies and updates the plan of care to reflect progress toward outcomes.
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to legal scope of practice.
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural and spiritual differences.
• Coordinates delivery of care along the healthcare continuum using the resources of Right at Home and the community.
• Communicates effectively regarding patient's condition.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to delegate selected nursing tasks when determined safe and appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one year of clinical experience within the past five years or completion of an accredited refresher course within the past two years.
• Current State RN license.
• Knowledge and ability to provide skilled nursing care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Current CPR certification.
• Available for work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Meets current health requirements to provide patient care.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. 
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.