Qualifications • Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing. • BSN preferred • Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice • Minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN in an acute care setting or equivalent • Reliable means of transportation • Current CPR certification • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability • Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care • Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period • Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence • Act as client advocate • Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients: • Collect objective and subjective client information • Analyze, report and record data • Validate, refine and modify data • Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients • Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care • Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client’s current needs: • Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment • Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment • Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care • Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication. • Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration. • Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling. • Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment. • Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation. • Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice: • Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment • Teaching/counseling skills • Realistic and measurable goal setting • Evaluate client’s medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance • Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures • Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences • Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements • Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner • Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation • Coordinate services for the client as needed • Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments • Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job • Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers • Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures • Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations • Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment. • Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety. • Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care • Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices • Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable: • Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care • Remain responsible for all delegated acts • Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations • Initiate and assist with delegated care • Participate in ongoing, professional self-development: • Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines • Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required • Identify needs for personal professional growth. • Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training • Perform other duties as assigned