About this role
Role Overview
- Performs professional nursing care for patients in a primary care setting according to nursing practices, agency policies and regulations.
- Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with the NC nurse practice act, physician orders and established policies and procedures.
- Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care.
- Assess educational needs of patients/families concerning alterations in health, the disease process, and plan of care.
- Develop and implement an effective discharge plan for patients to begin at the initiation of services.
Requirements
- Associate Degree or Diploma, Nursing required
- Must have a current RN license in NC or compact RN licensure from participating state
- Current State of North Carolina Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) (American Heart Association only)
- Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance coverage.
- 1-2 years of med-surgical, critical care or home health/hospice/infusion preferred
- Prior experience in Home Health, Hospice or Infusion preferred
- Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including JCAHO and DFS standards, ICD-9 Coding.
- Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
- Strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, preferred
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
- Mileage reimbursement rate equal to the current federal rate
- Extensive orientation of 20 weeks based on individual needs