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LIFE - Homecare RN - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, DE Wilmington, Delaware |
About this job
Department:
2410_3016 Life-In Home Services
Expected Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Position Purpose:
Job Purpose:
This position involves nursing in LIFE participant homes primarily, but also may include working in the LIFE clinic/center, and nursing home visits. As part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), assesses and monitors participants' health status in the home, provides nursing care, administers prescribed medications, educates and counsels participants and families in collaboration with primary care physician and other team members. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops a plan of care, regularly informing the IDT of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant in his/her home environment, and remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members. Educates and supports participants' caregivers in the disease process and care giving techniques. Supervises personal care assistants in the home. Documents changes in a participant's medical record and adheres to all established documentation policies and procedures.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Performs initial nursing assessments of participants' in their home environment to determine their individual need for skilled nursing and/or assistance with activities of daily living and coordinates plan of care with caregivers. Recommends, with input from occupational therapy, nursing and other team members, a care plan for each participant who needs home care.
2.Develops a nursing care plan, setting long and short-term goals to meet preventive, restorative, maintenance, and palliative care needs. Also assesses functional status and personal care needs, and develops personal care plan.
3.Serves as a member of the IDT and participates in initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing re-evaluations of participant care, changing the plan of care as the participant's needs change.
4.Assesses and triages participants in person and on the phone for care in the clinic, and facilitates efficient, effective patient care in the home.
5.Responds to emergencies, assisting the participant, primary care provider, staff and family. Assists with transitions and coordination of care across settings, i.e., hospital, nursing home, LIFE center and home.
6.Supervises clinical aspects of home health aide care in participant's homes. Coordinates with In-Home Services Manager.
7.Indicates need for dietary assessment and refers to dietitian as needed.
8.Administers medications and treatments ordered by the primary care physician (or nurse practitioner). Develops and implements an individualized "home care plan" and education program for participant's care giver (s) as appropriate.
9.Assists with management of the pharmacy dispensary, following all policy and procedures relating to control and storage of narcotics, and emergency medicines and equipment.
10.Provides health education to participants and family members, staff, and volunteers as necessary.
11.Participates as a personal caregiver.
12.Participates in the activities of the Center as needed.
13.Provides evening and weekend on-call phone coverage on a rotating basis to triage, troubleshoot, and coordinate participant care with the physician on call.
14.Maintains a clean, safe, care environment, promotes infection control, accident prevention, and reports potential hazards.
15.Demonstrates professional practice in patient care by use of established standards in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating.
16.Maintains current, written and electronic records in compliance with regulatory standards; prepares reports and correspondence.
17.Develops and implements participant bowel and bladder training programs.
18.Demonstrates respect for participants' homes and belongings and asks permission and explains suggested changes in the home environment related to care of the participant.
19.Demonstrates understanding of participants as unique individuals in need of loving, supportive, emotional, physical and spiritual care.
20.Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, and other department employees to maximize positive employee relations and productivity.
21.Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates students as appropriate.
22.Performs duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses.
23. Administers competency testing to appropriate PACE staff.
24.Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of a NLN or CCNE Accredited RN Program.
Current CPR certification.
Licensure: Current RN licensure in the State of Delaware.
Experience:
One year acute care experience with an adult population and
One year experience as a community health or long term care nurse or equivalent experience.
Minimum of one year experience in working with the frail or elderly population
Possess:
Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting preferably with frail or chronically ill elderly persons.
Driver's license in good standing and availability of a car for daily home visits.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Age Specific Criteria:
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. Care is provided for all patients including;
0 Neonate0 Pediatric0 Adolescence1 Adult1 Geriatric0 N/A
* Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of patients needs.
* Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
* Exhibits appropriate communication skills for geriatric population.
Physical Requirements:
11. Utilization of proper body mechanics.
12. Ability to see within normal limits with or without corrective devices.
13. Ability to hear within normal range with or without corrective devices.
14. Motor dexterity of hands.
15. Ability to work and stand for long periods of time.
16. Ability to lift, move and pull frequently.
17. Ability to lift at least 20 pounds without assistance.
08. Ability to lift at least 30 pounds without assistance.
09. Ability to lift at least 60 pounds without assistance.
010. Ability to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.
111. Ability to transfer by means of pushing and pulling patients and/or related equipment.
012. Ability to climb a 4-foot ladder and maintain balance without assistance.
113. Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
Working Relationships:
Interacts regularly with participants, family members, and other LIFE staff in addition to various contacts within and outside the organization on a daily basis. Contacts within the organization involve all levels of individuals and in various situations that include one on one contact, team dialogue, meetings, and committees. No special requirements exist to communicate in languages other than English.
Environmental Conditions:
Working conditions are both indoors at the adult day center and also at participants' homes in the community. Normal health and accident hazards found in a health care setting and when visiting homes in the community are encountered on a daily basis. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and other infectious hazards.
Equipment Used:
Devices associated with a medical clinic work environment can be used on a daily basis to include electrical and non-electrical equipment.
Computer.
Organizational duties, responsibilities and competencies:
A. Supports and is committed to the Mission, Values and Goals of the institution.
1.Upholds and promotes the mission, vision and values of LIFE St Francis.
2.Incorporates the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of patients, their families and co-workers in daily activities.
3.Arrives on time for work and maintains good attendance.
4.Wears appropriate attire and presents a professional appearance.
B. Contributes to increasing Customer Satisfaction by developing and maintaining positive
relationships with employees, patients, medical staff and visitors.
1.Displays commitment to customer service through words and actions.
2.Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others toward achieving the institutions goals.
3.Preserves patients dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
4.Exhibits courtesy, respect and enthusiasm in daily activities and relationships.
C. Creates a culture of Continuous Improvement that contributes to providing cost effective,
quality services.
1.Participates in quality improvement activities in the department.
2.Contributes ideas for cost reductions or improved efficiency without sacrificing quality.
3.Maintains awareness of cost containment and waste reduction practices.
4.Participates in staff meeting on a regular basis.
D.Contributes to creating a learning environment that values, empowers, enriches and supports employees.
1.Attends regulatory / mandatory programs on an annual basis. (i.e., Infection Control, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Preparedness).
2.Maintains current competencies and Employee Health requirements.
3.Participates in continuing education and show initiative for self development and documents appropriately.
4.Provides age-specific competent care to all age groups served using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
Job Description Details:
Job Purpose:
This position involves nursing in LIFE participant homes primarily, but also may include working in the LIFE clinic/center, and nursing home visits. As part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), assesses and monitors participants' health status in the home, provides nursing care, administers prescribed medications, educates and counsels participants and families in collaboration with primary care physician and other team members. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops a plan of care, regularly informing the IDT of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant in his/her home environment, and remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members. Educates and supports participants' caregivers in the disease process and care giving techniques. Supervises personal care assistants in the home. Documents changes in a participant's medical record and adheres to all established documentation policies and procedures.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs initial nursing assessments of participants' in their home environment to determine their individual need for skilled nursing and/or assistance with activities of daily living and coordinates plan of care with caregivers. Recommends, with input from occupational therapy, nursing and other team members, a care plan for each participant who needs home care.
Develops a nursing care plan, setting long and short-term goals to meet preventive, restorative, maintenance, and palliative care needs. Also assesses functional status and personal care needs, and develops personal care plan.
Serves as a member of the IDT and participates in initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing re-evaluations of participant care, changing the plan of care as the participant's needs change.
Assesses and triages participants in person and on the phone for care in the clinic, and facilitates efficient, effective patient care in the home.
Responds to emergencies, assisting the participant, primary care provider, staff and family. Assists with transitions and coordination of care across settings, i.e., hospital, nursing home, LIFE center and home.
Supervises clinical aspects of home health aide care in participant's homes. Coordinates with In-Home Services Manager.
Indicates need for dietary assessment and refers to dietitian as needed.
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the primary care physician (or nurse practitioner). Develops and implements an individualized "home care plan" and education program for participant's care giver (s) as appropriate.
Assists with management of the pharmacy dispensary, following all policy and procedures relating to control and storage of narcotics, and emergency medicines and equipment.
Provides health education to participants and family members, staff, and volunteers as necessary.
Participates as a personal caregiver.
Participates in the activities of the Center as needed.
Provides evening and weekend on-call phone coverage on a rotating basis to triage, troubleshoot, and coordinate participant care with the physician on call.
Maintains a clean, safe, care environment, promotes infection control, accident prevention, and reports potential hazards.
Demonstrates professional practice in patient care by use of established standards in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating.
Maintains current, written and electronic records in compliance with regulatory standards; prepares reports and correspondence.
Develops and implements participant bowel and bladder training programs.
Demonstrates respect for participants' homes and belongings and asks permission and explains suggested changes in the home environment related to care of the participant.
Demonstrates understanding of participants as unique individuals in need of loving, supportive, emotional, physical and spiritual care.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, and other department employees to maximize positive employee relations and productivity.
Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates students as appropriate.
Performs duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses.
Administers competency testing to appropriate PACE staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of a NLN or CCNE Accredited RN Program.
Current CPR certification.
Licensure: Current RN licensure in the State of Delaware.
Experience:
One year acute care experience with an adult population and
One year experience as a community health or long term care nurse or equivalent experience.
Minimum of one year experience in working with the frail or elderly population
Possess:
Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting preferably with frail or chronically ill elderly persons.
Driver's license in good standing and availability of a car for daily home visits.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Age Specific Criteria:
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. Care is provided for all patients including;
Neonate Pediatric Adolescence Adult Geriatric N/A
* Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of patients needs.
* Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
* Exhibits appropriate communication skills for geriatric population.
Physical Requirements:
1. Utilization of proper body mechanics.
2. Ability to see within normal limits with or without corrective devices.
3. Ability to hear within normal range with or without corrective devices.
4. Motor dexterity of hands.
5. Ability to work and stand for long periods of time.
6. Ability to lift, move and pull frequently.
7. Ability to lift at least 20 pounds without assistance.
8. Ability to lift at least 30 pounds without assistance.
9. Ability to lift at least 60 pounds without assistance.
10. Ability to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.
11. Ability to transfer by means of pushing and pulling patients and/or related equipment.
12. Ability to climb a 4-foot ladder and maintain balance without assistance.
13. Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
Working Relationships:
Interacts regularly with participants, family members, and other LIFE staff in addition to various contacts within and outside the organization on a daily basis. Contacts within the organization involve all levels of individuals and in various situations that include one on one contact, team dialogue, meetings, and committees. No special requirements exist to communicate in languages other than English.
Environmental Conditions:
Working conditions are both indoors at the adult day center and also at participants' homes in the community. Normal health and accident hazards found in a health care setting and when visiting homes in the community are encountered on a daily basis. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and other infectious hazards.
Equipment Used:
Devices associated with a medical clinic work environment can be used on a daily basis to include electrical and non-electrical equipment.
Computer.
Organizational duties, responsibilities and competencies:
A. Supports and is committed to the Mission, Values and Goals of the institution.
Upholds and promotes the mission, vision and values of LIFE St Francis. Incorporates the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of patients, their families and co-workers in daily activities. Arrives on time for work and maintains good attendance. Wears appropriate attire and presents a professional appearance.
B. Contributes to increasing Customer Satisfaction by developing and maintaining positive
relationships with employees, patients, medical staff and visitors.
Displays commitment to customer service through words and actions. Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others toward achieving the institutions goals. Preserves patients dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Exhibits courtesy, respect and enthusiasm in daily activities and relationships.
C. Creates a culture of Continuous Improvement that contributes to providing cost effective,
quality services.
Participates in quality improvement activities in the department. Contributes ideas for cost reductions or improved efficiency without sacrificing quality. Maintains awareness of cost containment and waste reduction practices. Participates in staff meeting on a regular basis.
Contributes to creating a learning environment that values, empowers, enriches and supports employees.
Attends regulatory / mandatory programs on an annual basis. (i.e., Infection Control, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Preparedness). Maintains current competencies and Employee Health requirements. Participates in continuing education and show initiative for self development and documents appropriately. Provides age-specific competent care to all age groups served using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs more than 120,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 21 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
2410_3016 Life-In Home Services
Expected Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Position Purpose:
Job Purpose:
This position involves nursing in LIFE participant homes primarily, but also may include working in the LIFE clinic/center, and nursing home visits. As part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), assesses and monitors participants' health status in the home, provides nursing care, administers prescribed medications, educates and counsels participants and families in collaboration with primary care physician and other team members. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops a plan of care, regularly informing the IDT of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant in his/her home environment, and remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members. Educates and supports participants' caregivers in the disease process and care giving techniques. Supervises personal care assistants in the home. Documents changes in a participant's medical record and adheres to all established documentation policies and procedures.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Performs initial nursing assessments of participants' in their home environment to determine their individual need for skilled nursing and/or assistance with activities of daily living and coordinates plan of care with caregivers. Recommends, with input from occupational therapy, nursing and other team members, a care plan for each participant who needs home care.
2.Develops a nursing care plan, setting long and short-term goals to meet preventive, restorative, maintenance, and palliative care needs. Also assesses functional status and personal care needs, and develops personal care plan.
3.Serves as a member of the IDT and participates in initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing re-evaluations of participant care, changing the plan of care as the participant's needs change.
4.Assesses and triages participants in person and on the phone for care in the clinic, and facilitates efficient, effective patient care in the home.
5.Responds to emergencies, assisting the participant, primary care provider, staff and family. Assists with transitions and coordination of care across settings, i.e., hospital, nursing home, LIFE center and home.
6.Supervises clinical aspects of home health aide care in participant's homes. Coordinates with In-Home Services Manager.
7.Indicates need for dietary assessment and refers to dietitian as needed.
8.Administers medications and treatments ordered by the primary care physician (or nurse practitioner). Develops and implements an individualized "home care plan" and education program for participant's care giver (s) as appropriate.
9.Assists with management of the pharmacy dispensary, following all policy and procedures relating to control and storage of narcotics, and emergency medicines and equipment.
10.Provides health education to participants and family members, staff, and volunteers as necessary.
11.Participates as a personal caregiver.
12.Participates in the activities of the Center as needed.
13.Provides evening and weekend on-call phone coverage on a rotating basis to triage, troubleshoot, and coordinate participant care with the physician on call.
14.Maintains a clean, safe, care environment, promotes infection control, accident prevention, and reports potential hazards.
15.Demonstrates professional practice in patient care by use of established standards in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating.
16.Maintains current, written and electronic records in compliance with regulatory standards; prepares reports and correspondence.
17.Develops and implements participant bowel and bladder training programs.
18.Demonstrates respect for participants' homes and belongings and asks permission and explains suggested changes in the home environment related to care of the participant.
19.Demonstrates understanding of participants as unique individuals in need of loving, supportive, emotional, physical and spiritual care.
20.Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, and other department employees to maximize positive employee relations and productivity.
21.Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates students as appropriate.
22.Performs duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses.
23. Administers competency testing to appropriate PACE staff.
24.Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of a NLN or CCNE Accredited RN Program.
Current CPR certification.
Licensure: Current RN licensure in the State of Delaware.
Experience:
One year acute care experience with an adult population and
One year experience as a community health or long term care nurse or equivalent experience.
Minimum of one year experience in working with the frail or elderly population
Possess:
Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting preferably with frail or chronically ill elderly persons.
Driver's license in good standing and availability of a car for daily home visits.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Age Specific Criteria:
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. Care is provided for all patients including;
0 Neonate0 Pediatric0 Adolescence1 Adult1 Geriatric0 N/A
* Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of patients needs.
* Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
* Exhibits appropriate communication skills for geriatric population.
Physical Requirements:
11. Utilization of proper body mechanics.
12. Ability to see within normal limits with or without corrective devices.
13. Ability to hear within normal range with or without corrective devices.
14. Motor dexterity of hands.
15. Ability to work and stand for long periods of time.
16. Ability to lift, move and pull frequently.
17. Ability to lift at least 20 pounds without assistance.
08. Ability to lift at least 30 pounds without assistance.
09. Ability to lift at least 60 pounds without assistance.
010. Ability to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.
111. Ability to transfer by means of pushing and pulling patients and/or related equipment.
012. Ability to climb a 4-foot ladder and maintain balance without assistance.
113. Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
Working Relationships:
Interacts regularly with participants, family members, and other LIFE staff in addition to various contacts within and outside the organization on a daily basis. Contacts within the organization involve all levels of individuals and in various situations that include one on one contact, team dialogue, meetings, and committees. No special requirements exist to communicate in languages other than English.
Environmental Conditions:
Working conditions are both indoors at the adult day center and also at participants' homes in the community. Normal health and accident hazards found in a health care setting and when visiting homes in the community are encountered on a daily basis. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and other infectious hazards.
Equipment Used:
Devices associated with a medical clinic work environment can be used on a daily basis to include electrical and non-electrical equipment.
Computer.
Organizational duties, responsibilities and competencies:
A. Supports and is committed to the Mission, Values and Goals of the institution.
1.Upholds and promotes the mission, vision and values of LIFE St Francis.
2.Incorporates the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of patients, their families and co-workers in daily activities.
3.Arrives on time for work and maintains good attendance.
4.Wears appropriate attire and presents a professional appearance.
B. Contributes to increasing Customer Satisfaction by developing and maintaining positive
relationships with employees, patients, medical staff and visitors.
1.Displays commitment to customer service through words and actions.
2.Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others toward achieving the institutions goals.
3.Preserves patients dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
4.Exhibits courtesy, respect and enthusiasm in daily activities and relationships.
C. Creates a culture of Continuous Improvement that contributes to providing cost effective,
quality services.
1.Participates in quality improvement activities in the department.
2.Contributes ideas for cost reductions or improved efficiency without sacrificing quality.
3.Maintains awareness of cost containment and waste reduction practices.
4.Participates in staff meeting on a regular basis.
D.Contributes to creating a learning environment that values, empowers, enriches and supports employees.
1.Attends regulatory / mandatory programs on an annual basis. (i.e., Infection Control, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Preparedness).
2.Maintains current competencies and Employee Health requirements.
3.Participates in continuing education and show initiative for self development and documents appropriately.
4.Provides age-specific competent care to all age groups served using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
Job Description Details:
Job Purpose:
This position involves nursing in LIFE participant homes primarily, but also may include working in the LIFE clinic/center, and nursing home visits. As part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), assesses and monitors participants' health status in the home, provides nursing care, administers prescribed medications, educates and counsels participants and families in collaboration with primary care physician and other team members. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops a plan of care, regularly informing the IDT of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant in his/her home environment, and remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members. Educates and supports participants' caregivers in the disease process and care giving techniques. Supervises personal care assistants in the home. Documents changes in a participant's medical record and adheres to all established documentation policies and procedures.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs initial nursing assessments of participants' in their home environment to determine their individual need for skilled nursing and/or assistance with activities of daily living and coordinates plan of care with caregivers. Recommends, with input from occupational therapy, nursing and other team members, a care plan for each participant who needs home care.
Develops a nursing care plan, setting long and short-term goals to meet preventive, restorative, maintenance, and palliative care needs. Also assesses functional status and personal care needs, and develops personal care plan.
Serves as a member of the IDT and participates in initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing re-evaluations of participant care, changing the plan of care as the participant's needs change.
Assesses and triages participants in person and on the phone for care in the clinic, and facilitates efficient, effective patient care in the home.
Responds to emergencies, assisting the participant, primary care provider, staff and family. Assists with transitions and coordination of care across settings, i.e., hospital, nursing home, LIFE center and home.
Supervises clinical aspects of home health aide care in participant's homes. Coordinates with In-Home Services Manager.
Indicates need for dietary assessment and refers to dietitian as needed.
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the primary care physician (or nurse practitioner). Develops and implements an individualized "home care plan" and education program for participant's care giver (s) as appropriate.
Assists with management of the pharmacy dispensary, following all policy and procedures relating to control and storage of narcotics, and emergency medicines and equipment.
Provides health education to participants and family members, staff, and volunteers as necessary.
Participates as a personal caregiver.
Participates in the activities of the Center as needed.
Provides evening and weekend on-call phone coverage on a rotating basis to triage, troubleshoot, and coordinate participant care with the physician on call.
Maintains a clean, safe, care environment, promotes infection control, accident prevention, and reports potential hazards.
Demonstrates professional practice in patient care by use of established standards in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating.
Maintains current, written and electronic records in compliance with regulatory standards; prepares reports and correspondence.
Develops and implements participant bowel and bladder training programs.
Demonstrates respect for participants' homes and belongings and asks permission and explains suggested changes in the home environment related to care of the participant.
Demonstrates understanding of participants as unique individuals in need of loving, supportive, emotional, physical and spiritual care.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, and other department employees to maximize positive employee relations and productivity.
Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates students as appropriate.
Performs duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses.
Administers competency testing to appropriate PACE staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of a NLN or CCNE Accredited RN Program.
Current CPR certification.
Licensure: Current RN licensure in the State of Delaware.
Experience:
One year acute care experience with an adult population and
One year experience as a community health or long term care nurse or equivalent experience.
Minimum of one year experience in working with the frail or elderly population
Possess:
Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting preferably with frail or chronically ill elderly persons.
Driver's license in good standing and availability of a car for daily home visits.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Age Specific Criteria:
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. Care is provided for all patients including;
Neonate Pediatric Adolescence Adult Geriatric N/A
* Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of patients needs.
* Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
* Exhibits appropriate communication skills for geriatric population.
Physical Requirements:
1. Utilization of proper body mechanics.
2. Ability to see within normal limits with or without corrective devices.
3. Ability to hear within normal range with or without corrective devices.
4. Motor dexterity of hands.
5. Ability to work and stand for long periods of time.
6. Ability to lift, move and pull frequently.
7. Ability to lift at least 20 pounds without assistance.
8. Ability to lift at least 30 pounds without assistance.
9. Ability to lift at least 60 pounds without assistance.
10. Ability to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.
11. Ability to transfer by means of pushing and pulling patients and/or related equipment.
12. Ability to climb a 4-foot ladder and maintain balance without assistance.
13. Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
Working Relationships:
Interacts regularly with participants, family members, and other LIFE staff in addition to various contacts within and outside the organization on a daily basis. Contacts within the organization involve all levels of individuals and in various situations that include one on one contact, team dialogue, meetings, and committees. No special requirements exist to communicate in languages other than English.
Environmental Conditions:
Working conditions are both indoors at the adult day center and also at participants' homes in the community. Normal health and accident hazards found in a health care setting and when visiting homes in the community are encountered on a daily basis. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and other infectious hazards.
Equipment Used:
Devices associated with a medical clinic work environment can be used on a daily basis to include electrical and non-electrical equipment.
Computer.
Organizational duties, responsibilities and competencies:
A. Supports and is committed to the Mission, Values and Goals of the institution.
Upholds and promotes the mission, vision and values of LIFE St Francis. Incorporates the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of patients, their families and co-workers in daily activities. Arrives on time for work and maintains good attendance. Wears appropriate attire and presents a professional appearance.
B. Contributes to increasing Customer Satisfaction by developing and maintaining positive
relationships with employees, patients, medical staff and visitors.
Displays commitment to customer service through words and actions. Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others toward achieving the institutions goals. Preserves patients dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Exhibits courtesy, respect and enthusiasm in daily activities and relationships.
C. Creates a culture of Continuous Improvement that contributes to providing cost effective,
quality services.
Participates in quality improvement activities in the department. Contributes ideas for cost reductions or improved efficiency without sacrificing quality. Maintains awareness of cost containment and waste reduction practices. Participates in staff meeting on a regular basis.
Contributes to creating a learning environment that values, empowers, enriches and supports employees.
Attends regulatory / mandatory programs on an annual basis. (i.e., Infection Control, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Preparedness). Maintains current competencies and Employee Health requirements. Participates in continuing education and show initiative for self development and documents appropriately. Provides age-specific competent care to all age groups served using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs more than 120,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 21 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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