RN - Private Duty

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $36.50 - $50.23/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs

Overview Works under the supervision of the Nurse manager and the Director and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients on an intermittent visiting basis

The RN may work in a variety of settings (typically in a home care type setting) and roles within Riverside Health System The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity

Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned area

Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team (physical, speech, or occupational therapy; medical social services, and Home Health Aide services) to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans.

What you will do

Demonstrates assessment ability by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population served Completes required continuing education classes applicable to Private Duty Care as assigned in a timely manner and stays current in regards to clinical knowledge

Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and discussions regarding quality and outcomes Demonstrates the ability to develop an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the clients needs

Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modifications to the individual service plans Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to nursing practice standards

Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHS standards which includes completing and "locking" patient notes and verbal orders Applies specific criteria for admission to private duty care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility

Employee's individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/status and average number of assigned patients in case load Implements/initiates a plan of care and revises when necessary, provides services and/or treatments requiring specialized nursing skill, coordinates services, informs the staff of changes in the client's needs

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes and stability of the patient

Supervises LPN/LVN's, and Home Health Aides in providing services Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.

Qualifications

Education Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred) Program Graduate, Registered Nurse (Required) Experience Healthcare/Medical- Nurse: Registered Nurse (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job Valid Drivers License Required Other Requirements Call Rotation Weekend Shifts Irregular Shifts Work/Float in more than one work location To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .