Registered Nurse (RN)

Full Time
McDonough, GA
Posted
Job description

Role

The RN on Staff supervises personal care cases when it requires a higher level of expertise than the regular staff can accommodate. The RN also provides training for staff, Caregivers, and Clients on a regular schedule and when called to do so.

Scope Of Position
Reports to the Director of Client and CareGivers Services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Staff development, home care or home health experience preferred. CPR Instructor-Certified helpful but not required. License clear of infractions required. Experience in geriatrics a must, pediatric, post labor & delivery, cardiac, pulmonary and life-altering physical and mental diseases a plus.
1. Conveys professionalism with Homewatch CareGivers clients, their families and referral sources

2. Must maintain skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to Homewatch CareGivers, local, state and federal policies

3. Has background in managing other heath care professionals

4. Must be able to function with minimal supervision, multi-task, problem solve and make decisions on a timely basis

5. Must have knowledge and be able to supervise, train, and validate skills required by caregiving staff
Exercising
Feeding
Finger and nail care
Foot care
Shaving
Toileting with bedpan, commode, urinal
Transfers
Turning and positioning
Walker assistance
Wheelchair assistance
Vital Signs
Monitoring blood glucose
Catheter care
Monitor Intake/output
Non-sterile dressingchanges
Oxygen care
Perineal care
Basic wound care
Basic skin care
Medication dispensing
Nebulizer treatments
G-Tube care
6. Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results
7. Software experience with word, excel and other application

Major Responsibilities
The RN on staff manages client services, provides supervision and training for all home care service staff, and is responsible for:
1. Ensures that all caregivers receive on-the-job training as needed for specific clients

2. Participates in ongoing training for caregivers during their employment with Homewatch CareGivers

3. Meets with new and prospective clients and performs an assessment of service needs

4. Creates a Care Plan for all new clients after assessment and updates Care Plans as needed

5. Reviews charting in spirals and companion charts for clients monthly

6. Meets with clients after service has started to ensure quality care

7. Communicates with case managers, caregivers, office staff, clients, family members, and othermedical professionals about client’s needs and concerns

8. Makes scheduled or unscheduled visits with clients to perform nursing tasks requested by clients, family members, or office staff

9. Consults with the staffing manager regarding the supervision of services

10. Assists staff, caregivers, and clients with problem-solving related to Homewatch CareGivers services.

11. Consults on matters dealing with the health, safety, and welfare of Homewatch CareGivers clients

12. Provides training to the clients regarding their own care, when requested

13. Provides or arranges in-service training to staff and caregivers on health maintenance services

14. When requested, assesses the skill level of new caregivers and recommends additional training, if necessary

15. Performs client evaluations when requested, or when mandated by the State or County

16. Performs the Quality Assurance visits on the above-mentioned cases not less than every 90 days, including taking vital signs

17. Approves the caregiver assignment in the above-mentioned cases

18. On-call responsibilites

19. Any other duty requested to maintain the operations of the business including caregiving duties


Physical Qualifications
1. Able to work an average of 20-40 hours per week.
2. Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5 hours per day.
3. Able to lift 20-30 pounds.
4. Able to use tools necessary for job.
5. Able to communicate effectively.

Key Job Performance Metrics

Intake conversion

Cost of hiring a caregiver

Evaluation conversion

Current caregiver to client ratio

New clients conversions

Overtime percentage

Total active caregivers

Number of caregivers trained on specialized programs

Total active clients

Number of caregivers in the University

Percent of caregivers wages to client fee

QA visit completion

Caregiver turnover

Customer service satisfaction survey numbers

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