Homecare Registered Nurse at UK St. Claire – Morehead, Kentucky

The Registered Nurse collects and analyses patient data, formulates an individualized plan of care, determines progress toward the attainment of outcomes, coordinates care delivery, promotes a safe practice environment, and advocates mutual respect with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts in-home assessments, and develops, and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
• Communicates significant clinical changes or findings to the physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners.
• Educates patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and preventative care.
• Monitors vital signs and observes patients for any changes in health condition and provides wound care.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care for patients.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
• Supervises and instructs home health aides. Accepts student nurses as directed.
• Takes on-call during evening hours, nights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis.

Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Bachelor Degree Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience:
Two years’ experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:
Valid Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) license required. Valid Kentucky driver's license required.

Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.