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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse reports to the Home Health Services Director/ Clinical Nurse Manager and is responsible for providing home health clinical services.  The registered nurse is responsible for quality; adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff.   The registered nurse is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and the standards of quality are adhered to.  

The registered nurse is responsible for working with other medical disciplines (i.e., PT, OT, ST) to ensure coordinated services and that all of the client’s needs are identified through the assessment process and addressed through the implementation of the Plan of Care and re-evaluation and supervisory process.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of the Home Health Aide include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides care and procedures as defined within the scope of nursing practice and State regulations.
2. Conducts the initial client assessment and regularly revaluates the client’s nursing needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse updated on the revisions.
4. Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills. 
5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
6. Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
7. Informs the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse, physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs.
8. Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
9. Assists in the development of organization goals.  Administers agency policies and procedures. 
10. Assists the Director of Nursing with assessing the competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.
11. Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel, as directed by the Director of Nursing/Supervising Nurse.
12. Provides information to be used for statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
13. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with provincial and federal laws.
14. Assures compliance with all state and federal laws 
15. Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.
16. Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care.  Share information with appropriate organization personnel.
17. Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed with the State Board of Nursing in Arizona
• Minimum two-three years of clinical experience with at least half of that time working in home care or related health care organizations.
• SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) certification preferred
• Wound care certification preferred
• IV certification preferred
• Ability to travel on a daily basis including weekends, nights and holidays
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Empathy for the needs of the client
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English
• Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Works as a team member
• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.

ENVIRONMENT, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Working Conditions: Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in a client's living environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to respond in an emergency situation.

Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.

Personal Protective Equipment: May include gloves, mask, eye protection, and disposable outer covering.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Visual and hearing acuity required.