Compassus

Home Health RN- PAH

Olympia, WA · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Patient CareLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOSHA

About the role

She/He is responsible for the assessment, treatment and care of patients in populations and ages as assigned.
The registered nurse accepts and promotes professional development as an integral part of nursing practice.
She/He will access, analyze, customize, coordinate and communicate the patient's plan of care and activities collaboratively with other members of the health care team.

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She/He will direct, delegate and manage the care delivered by colleagues and subordinates.
Collaborate with team members, the patient, the patient's family and others as appropriate in the development of a proactive discharge plan.
Performs procedures and treatments according to accepted department/unit protocols, guidelines, standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
Legibly and electronically documents patient care activities and information in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
Supports and assists with orientation of new staff and students.
Acquires necessary training and skills to competently perform the preceptor and charge nurse function when selected and functioning in those roles.

Possesses knowledge of developmental needs and competent in the assessment and treatment as it relates to the age of the patient population served.
This information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical emotional, psychosocial and chronological maturation process.
Assures all competencies, certifications, safety information and courses are completed as required.
Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
Schedule varies to meet department needs.
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, and work with a variety of health unit teams.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
Required upon hire: Alaska Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed)
Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
Required upon hire: California Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed)
Required upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed)
Required upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed)
Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider Identifier (NPI) number

Provides, documents, and consults to assure necessary patient and family education in support of the treatment plan.
Adaptive to change and updated patient care practices within an evolving healthcare environment.
Demonstrates advancement of professional nursing practice through continuing education, required training, certification, and participation in department and unit activities.

Conducts and documents a comprehensive patient assessment upon admission.
Continually reassesses and applies appropriate advocacy and interventions as indicated.
Competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-assessment and behavior. This information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical emotional, psychosocial and chronological maturation process.
Actively involves patient and family in the collaborative plan of care.
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Position Summary
The registered nurse is accountable for the delivery and supervision of safe, quality care that is individualized for their assigned patients and follows the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act (assessment, planning implementation, evaluation).
Families and or significant others will be included within the plan of care as appropriate.
The registered nurse performs all duties in a manner that respects and supports the family centered care model.

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