Group Home Rn Jobs in New Port Richey, FL (NOW HIRING)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for providing care thatisbased onlicensure/certificationwithin the scope of practice.

• Performs admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care and discharge paperwork as assigned.

• Maintains an updated clinical record on each patient at all times, meeting required deadlines for documentation.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing service to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.

• Consults with physicians concerning alterations of patient care plans, documentation of changes in patient care and reports all changes in care to the nurse supervisor.

• Supports FFHC's mission by mentoring and/or coaching new employees during patient specific orientations.

• Educates patients and their caregivers on topics related to patients' care needs.

• Performs supervision for LPNs and Aides in the home as assigned.

• Participates in FFHC Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program (QAPI) asrequested.

• Attends and/or completes all mandatory training/ in-services as assigned.

• Submits required personnel file documentationin a timely manner.

• Adheres to FFHC compliance and ethics expectations.

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality.

• Maintains professional, supportive, and responsive interpersonal communication skills.

• Assesses physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status of the home care patientutilizinginterview observations and physical exam techniques.

• Assesses the home environment for safety and infection control.

• Incorporates multidisciplinary data into the nursing assessment of the home care patient.

• Provides ongoing nursing assessment with the patient, family, and home environment todeterminephysiologic or psychosocial risk. Appliespreviousnursing experience and base of knowledge and adapts with the patient and family in a home setting.

• Assesses for the presence of advanced directives andfacilitatesfurther action in obtaining information about or implementing advanced directives ifindicated.

• Participates in committees/meeting.

• Performs other duties asassigned.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• RN or LPN Nursing Degree.UnencumberedRNor LPN License in the state of employment orMulti-Statelicensethrough the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compactwhererecognized

• 1 year ofdemonstratedexperience

• Valid driver license with proof of insurancein applicable states

• Clear background screening

• Working knowledge of Nurse Practice Acts

• Must provide valid and current CPR card/certificate that includes in person instructor led hands-on skills check

• Clear Hep BScreeninginapplicable states

• Clear TB Screeningin applicable states

STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

KEY COMPETENCIES

• The ability to read and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE

• Work is performed in thepatient'shome - notsubstantially exposedto adverse environmental conditions.Training may be performed in an office setting.

• Must be able tolift uptothirty-fivepounds(35) poundswithout an assisted lifting device.

• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, andprinter.

JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER:

This job description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identified below. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the job may have, but rather to cover those work assignments which are essential, predominant, and recurring. Responsibilities and duties may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

PAY PHILOSOPHY:

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Family First Homecare have a corresponding compensation plan which may include a bonus at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

KEY DETAILS:

** This role requires travel to patients' homes to deliver care. The work schedule may include varying shift lengths (8, 10, or 12 hours) and may require availability on any day of the week, Sunday through Saturday.

Family First Homecare is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.