Looking for Nurses (RN) to join our home care family

Description:

At ComForCare Home Care we value our nurses like family and invite you to become a part of our team. We celebrate success and have fun! If you are an RN and have a background in geriatric care management, consider working with a team dedicated to helping seniors live comfortably in their own homes. Our mission is to help our clients live their best life possible despite age and physical limitations. With the help of our independently owned and operated franchises, we hope to keep seniors out of hospitals and assisted living facilities and living independently for as long as possible.JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current State Registered Nurse license and CPR certification. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. One year of continuous nursing experience or equivalent. Ability to meet bonding criteria. Valid driver’s license, available personal vehicle, and proof of current auto insurance. Concise verbal, written, and organizational skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least one year of Home Health Care experience. Extensive assessment skills. Experience working with JCAHO standards. At least two years of nursing experience, and ACLS certification.

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, families, co-workers, and all supervisors. Including ability to proficiently follow and process written and verbal instructions in the English language. Hearing and visual capacities sufficient for accurate communication with all patients and co-workers, including assessment and recording of clinical information. The ability to lift, turn, and transfer clients in need.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The RN is responsible for assessing and reassessing the nursing needs, including the physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs of clients and their families. The RN develops help develop appropriate patient-centered care plans so that clients receive the best possible home care with respect to conditions or injuries, collaborating with the client’s primary physician as needed, and is responsible for teaching/counseling clients regarding self-care and evaluating client response to care provided. Acting as the clinical care coordinator for assigned individuals/ families, the RN initiates referrals as necessary, supervises and directs Home Companions, Home Health Aides, families, and other caregivers regarding care of the client.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to agency infection control and safety procedures by performing and documenting nursing observations, procedures, and interventions in the home according to the established care plan in a safe and competent manner.

2. Effectively communicate and interact with clients/caregivers and families in a supportive manner.

3. Management of client caseload and associated or other delegated work responsibilities in an effective manner within the resources of the agency and according to agency standards.

4. Interpretation of ComForcare programs and policies as appropriate to clients and members of the community.

5. Participates in the continuing commitment for quality care, including attendance at mandatory agency staff meetings.

ASSESSMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Initiation of the Care Plan including the securing and updating of complete and accurate physician orders on a timely basis.

2. Development of Care Plan based on an assessment and identification of the environmental, behavioral, physical, and psychosocial needs of the client/family.

3. Teach, coordinate, and supervise family members and other agency personnel (HHAs, companions, nurses, and administrative staff) in the care of the client.

REASSESSMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluate client, family, and agency caregiver(s) response and compliance with care. Update the Care Plan to reflect changes in the client/family needs, abilities, and resources every three months.

2. Interpret and document, on a timely basis, nursing care provided to ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, including all client clinical records.

Working with Caregivers

After doing initial client home evaluations, RNs may help select an appropriate caregiver whose personality and skills are compatible with the needs and persona of the client. RNs will review care plans with caregivers to ensure understanding and help clients to receive the best care possible. RNs may also help to train and instruct caregivers on critical skills that may be necessary when assisting with condition management.

A Unique and Interesting Position

RNs that work with ComForCare offices are ideally those that love working with people and enjoy a regular change of scenery as opposed to an institutional-style setting. RNs generally do not have to participate in many “front-line” nursing activities, acting mainly as a position of authority and performing administrative-style duties.

RNs must be highly adaptable, able to work a flexible schedule and evaluate situations quickly and concisely to be a good fit with a ComForCare Office. RNs must also be highly competent and capable of providing accurate information regarding best practices for client health and condition management. RNs are a very important part of a ComForCare’s growth, as they form the cornerstone of the new client processing and outreach systems.

Join the Team

If you would like to play a key role in improving the lives of the elderly or disabled, we invite you to contact our local independently owned and operated ComForCare Office at 571-492-4600 or email NOVA@ComForCare.com regarding nursing positions with our company.