Registered Nurse - Home Care (RN) - FT8
Company: Everystep
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Purpose:Provides health promotion and health prevention
activities and home health nursing services for individuals,
families, groups, and communities in a variety of
settings.Responsibilities:Assesses the population served. Gathers
data from a wide variety of sources. Contributes as appropriate to
other agency and community health assessments.Plans for services to
individuals, families, groups and communities. Participates in
agency and community planning activities as directed. Confers with
other agencies and providers in order to collaborate and coordinate
efforts.Provides services, which may include but are not limited to
physical assessment, education, case management, referral,
advocacy, screening, follow up, and consultation.Follows accepted
policies/procedures to assure safety for self and other staff and
clients.Participates in marketing and outreach activities, and
represents the agency in community groups and activities as
directed. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all
services. Contributes to appropriate statistical data collection
for billing purposes and completion of reports and documentation in
the time specified by supervisor. Documents accurate, reimbursable,
comprehensive, goal directed nursing notes.Develops a comprehensive
plan of care. Establishes realistic, achievable, measurable and
quantifiable client goals.Performs OASIS/Comprehensive Assessment
of clients within regulatory timeframes.Obtains physician orders
for provided services, treatments and changes in frequency and
duration of services provided.Keeps clinical records reviewed and
updated including medication sheets, care plans, and progress
notes.Plans for discharge at the initial visit. Completes required
documents for preparation of discharge of the client.Participates
in evaluating the effectiveness of program activities.Accepts and
supports the mission and vision of the agency.Seeks and obtains
sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the
health care setting where assigned.Accepts responsibility for
personal growth and development. Maintains and upgrades
professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and
participation in continuing education and in-service
classes.Assists with the orientation and training of new
staff.Qualifications:Current and valid Iowa RN licenseCompletion of
an accredited nursing degree programOne year of clinical experience
in an acute care, long-term care or home health setting
requiredKnowledge of public health nursing principles and
practices, including community health issues, preventive measures
and community resourcesPossess excellent verbal and written
communication skills using the English languagePossess excellent
critical thinking and decision making skills as well as strong
nursing assessment skillsKeeps current in nursing knowledge and
skillsAbility to plan, organize, teach, and work collaboratively
with individual clients/families, community groups/organizations,
and other health care providers to achieve public health
objectivesAbility to exercise independent nursing judgement and
work well within a team settingAbility to provide services in
various community settingsAbility to communicate and work
effectively with diverse populationsAbility to work with the
management information system, enter client data appropriately and
assist with data collection and reportingAppearance and personality
appropriate for daily contact with patients/clients, social
workers, community agencies, and co-workersCurrent Healthcare
Provider CPR certification required.Mandatory Reporter of Child and
Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of
hire)Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and
reliable transportation if driving is requiredSuccessful completion
of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and
background checkWorking Conditions:Physical requirements: Medium
work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to
20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects.Physical activities: Kneeling, Reaching,
Talking, Repetitive motions, Standing, Pulling, Walking, Lifting,
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing, etc.), Grasping (applying
pressure with fingers and palm), Feeling (perceiving size, shape,
texture, temperature by touching), Visual acuity (field of vision
for analyzing data, viewing computer, using measurement devices,
operating machines, determining accuracy or neatness, and/or making
general observations)Environment: Hazards (chemicals, infectious
diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists,
gases)Time: Ability to be flexible with a varying schedule and
programmatic requirementsTravel: Required between locationsThese
characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Note: This job description is
not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform
other duties to meet the on-going needs of the
organization.EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment
practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,
citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic
information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability
unrelated to ability to perform the work required.About
EveryStepOne of Iowas oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided
health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts
are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect
them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we
help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward
with stability, dignity, and hope.The diversity and breadth of our
programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and
provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and
services:Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or
facing the end of lifeOffer compassionate support to families
experiencing grief and lossAssist new and expecting parents and
support the healthy development of young childrenHelp Iowans
navigate complicated health care and social systemsWalk alongside
refugees and immigrants arriving in our communityBring wellness
services to places where people areServing Iowa from 12 locations,
nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to
EverySteps mission: We empower individuals, support families, and
strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program
available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is
important and contributes to our mission.EveryStep is an equal
opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without
regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin,
religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of
age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to
perform the work required.by Jobble
Keywords: Everystep, Ankeny , Registered Nurse - Home Care (RN) - FT8, Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa
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