Home Care Nurse

Completion of accredited school of nursing
Current RN licensure in Arkansas
One year clinical nursing experience
Reliable transportation with valid AR driver’s license and auto liability insurance with increased coverage limits
Home health or home care experience preferred

Knowledge of nursing procedures and protocols
Ability to drive a vehicle and make home visits
Ability to conduct an assessment and develop a written plan of care
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and correct spelling
Ability to maintain organized records and files
Ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to problem solve

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives referral and performs initial assessment within required time frame.
Gathers information, e.g., demographic, financial, physical/medical, etc.
Performs assessment of activities of daily living to determine appropriateness for program and needs.
Develops a care plan to include services and frequency of services needed.
Conducts reassessments within required time frame.
Makes regular visits within required time frame.
Determines general status of client and level of satisfaction with service.
Checks for other means of support in temporary absence of Attendant, e.g., friend, family member, neighbor, church.
Notifies DHS RN if unable to staff within required time frame, or if client goes to the hospital.
Monitors performance and attendance of Attendant through home visits and telephone contact with the client, and direct observation.
Completes admission forms and obtains signatures as required.
Keeps chart current.
Documents every contact with client, family member/caregiver, doctor
Updates care plan according to recertification date and/or as needs changes

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