PRN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

PRN Pediatric Home Health Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Summary / Objective

The primary function is to administer skilled nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse to pediatric patients / clients, in their places of residence; and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient / client, their family, and referring agency.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s / client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient / client.
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient / client care.
• Provides effective communication to the patient / client, their family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of payor.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Preferred / Required Education and Experience

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

Works in patients’ / clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must have ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather

Physical / Mental Demands

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients / clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient / client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient / client and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Travel

Organizational Requirements