Home Health Nurse- Weekends- Lexington Region (Lexington, VA, US, 24450)
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Lexington
Posted on: September 17, 2023
Job Description:
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:This is a full-time weekend
position that includes on call time. Includes every Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday to work. Rotate holidays. Works independently
in a variety of home settings. As part of the health care team,
assumes primary accountability for nursing coordination and
provision of individualized care for patients of all ages.
--Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide
quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to
patient care. --
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in
order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages
as appropriate to service area.
- Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed,
documented and used to develop a plan of care.
- Collaborates with members of the health care
team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an
age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according
to changes in patient status.
- Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are
accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer
systems, including electronic medical records.
- Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in
a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented
and documented appropriately.
- Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or
education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based,
quality patient care service and performance improvement.
- Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing
circumstances.
- Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time,
resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.--
- Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker,
students, and physicians.
- Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies
environment to meet patient care needs.
- Completes manager/director predetermined projects within
specified time frame and according to preestablished
guidelines.
- Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to
patient and personnel situations that present in the work
area.
- Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees. What
We Require:Education: Graduate of school of professional
nursing.Experience:--One (1) year experience in hospice, home
health, oncology, or medical surgical nursing required.Licensure,
certification, and/or registration: Currently licensed as
Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For Home Health,
must have valid Virginia Drivers License and pass a Criminal Record
Check as per Virginia state law. Must obtain /maintain AHA
BLS-HCP.Other Minimum Qualifications: Must successfully complete
orientation and competency requirements. Keyboarding skills
required for automated computer systems, including electronic
medical records. Must be able to meet essential job functions.
About Carilion This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where
innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued.
A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress
and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never
discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you
will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3
trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and
Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries
and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where
the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your
tomorrow with us. Requisition Number: 138335--Employment Status:
Full time--Location: Carilion Clinic Home Care - Lexington--Shift:
Day/Evening--Shift Details: 16 hours on Friday, 16 hours on
Saturday, 8 hours on SundayRecruiter: CHRISTOPHER D
FITZGERALD--Recruiter Email: cdfitzgerald@carilionclinic.orgFor
more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
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