Registered Nurse (RN) in Houlton, Maine at Aroostook Home Health Services

Position Summary:

The registered nurses provides essential services to clients living in the community setting. They provide comprehensive assessment, education, and follow-up to keep them as safe and independent as possible at home. The RN plays in integral role in their overall health and well-being and works collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional team to provide and coordinate direct care for our clients.

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Earned Benefit Time (EBT)
• Paid Mileage
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Retirement Plan
• More

Essential Functions:

• Performing comprehensive assessments/observations
• Recording client's medical history & symptoms
• Administering medications/treatments when needed
• Wound Care
• Coordinating with the client's care team to ensure there is a correct Care Plan in place
• Blood Draws
• Urine Samples
• Educating the client & care team about the health condition(s) & how to manage on a daily basis
• Maintain records and documentation as per agency's policies.
• Participate in quality assurance, meetings, and in-service education as outlined in policies.
• Work within the scope of policies and procedures established by the organization as well as other professional and regulatory standards.

Openings For:

• Full-Time

Location:

Houlton, Maine

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with a valid Maine State license in good standing.
• Has ability to relate well with the public, colleagues and other professional agencies.
• Able to work alone in home situations, use good judgements and demonstrate decision making skills in critical or emergency situations.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to client's homes on assignments. Vehicle must be insured as per policy.

Other Responsibilities:

Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Executive Director.