RN (Licensed in Rhode Island) in Seekonk, Massachusetts at FirstLight Home Care

JOB SUMMARY
This role is part of our exciting expansion plans in Rhode Island.

The individual will be responsible for performing initial client evaluations, developing the Service Plan/Plan of Care, and conducting supervisory visits in the client’s place of residence in Rhode Island.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
● Conduct client referrals/intakes
● Perform initial and ongoing in-home evaluation, caregiver introductions, coordination and supervision of client services
● Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative non-medical procedures; may provide limited skilled nursing services according to FirstLight’s service boundaries, when applicable
● Train caregiver
● Complete appropriate visit records in a timely manner and according to policy
● Conduct initial and ongoing visits to prospective and existing clients following initial referrals to introduce FirstLight Home Care and foster relationship growth.
● Participate in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the agency’s services, as requested.
● Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
● Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
● Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
● Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in nursing, home care experience preferred.
● Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and or Google Suite and scheduling software required
● Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as well as a positive and professional image
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION
● Maintain current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
● Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
● Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
● Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
● Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITIES
● Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is in an office and/or indoors in a resident’s home and may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.