Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $31-41 per hour
Company: Phoebe Putney Health System
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 21, 2024
Job Description:
Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
Home Health for a nursing job in Albany, Georgia.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
- Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients
according to established standards and practices on an intermittent
basis in the home. Duties include assessment of patients,
developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and
evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care
in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and
punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core
values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job
functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility
(i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational
programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and
requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all
patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For
non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of
age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as
appropriate.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License,
reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance
for travel to patient's home. Must furnish report of Motor Vehicle
Records for the pas three (3) years.
- Must spend 50-75% of work time in patient's residence.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned
area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids,
or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different
nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
QualificationsEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited
school (Required)
- 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of
Professional Nursing (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 1 - 2 years General Medical Surgical Nursing Experience
(Required)
- 1 - 2 years Hospice or Home Care Experience (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with
current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
GENERAL SKILLS
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and
far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot
coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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Phoebe Health Job ID #28807. Posted job title: rn - home
healthAbout Phoebe Putney Health SystemPhoebe Putney Health System
-is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals
who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected,
cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with
the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels
like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned
skills, explore new paths and advance into greater
opportunities.Benefits
- Life insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance programs
- Health Care FSA
- Dental benefits
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