Registered Nurse - Home Health
UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice, Colchester, VT, United States
Overview
Delivery of a full range of skilled nursing care to individual clients in their homes and other community settings; care is family centered, age specific and culturally appropriate. The Community Health Nurse II (CHN) provides nursing care to clients utilizing the Nursing Process and within the framework of ANA Standards of Practice for Home Health Nursing, and Specialty Specific Standards of Patient Care. (CWOCN, APA, etc.) The CHN II assumes leadership responsibilities, including delegation of work to other employees.
Minimum Qualification Standards
Education
BSN or higher degree in nursing preferred
Experience
One or more years of home or public health nursing experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
License Requirements
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.
General
Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
Able to speak, read and write in English
Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
Working Conditions
Traveling may be required
May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors
May work during non-business hours
May experience: Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff
Stress due to a demanding profession
An exposure to blood-borne pathogens
A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences
Essential Physical Requirements
Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours
Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards
Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees
Balancing-be able to maintain balance
Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level
Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment
Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties
Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone
Performance Requirements
Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care
Safety and protection; assessment; interventions skills; evaluation; equipment use/management
Communicates with clients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner: talks with, listens to clients, team members, others; must be able to distinguish subtle changes in auscultation of breath sounds, heart sounds, blood pressure, etc.; reports pertinent, concise information; good basic writing skills to complete accurate and timely charting; computer charting if applicable; protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives
Organizes multitask workload; prioritizes tasks/work; seeks assistance; collects/integrates data from multiple sources; organizes/delivers care for multiple client assignment. Manages a caseload of up to 10-15 patients.
Develops and maintains human care relationships
Integrates the influence of the human experience of health and healing, illness or dying and death; adapts care management for diverse populations and environments; advocates for needs of clients; assesses for abuse, neglect and exploitation and refers as appropriate; provides care in ethical and legal manner; refers concerns/ issues to appropriate resources.
Manages self and resources effectively
Acknowledges limits of experience and capability; identifies learning needs and seeks resources; utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately; uses effective time management strategies including triage and prioritization; maintains clean, orderly environment of care; seeks out and accepts feedback; requests assistance appropriately
Applies leadership skills
Verbalizes scope of practice for self and others; interacts with others in professional manner; manages conflict; effectively delegates and assigns care; coordinates care within multidisciplinary team including varied professional, paraprofessional and unlicensed staff
Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion
Assesses for barriers to learning, including age and cultural considerations; provides appropriate information to client; basic teaching skills; ability to explain medical problems and treatments in accurate and understandable lay language; uses colleagues as a learning resource; provides counseling about health behaviors; supports the Preceptor Program and Internship Model
Applies knowledge integration skills for the client populations served within the area of hire
Provides age specific care; applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care (i.e. – VS, lab values, assessment, etc); applies new data to improve care; integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual, and physical skills
Demonstrates the team/department specific skills required for assigned service area
See team/department specific competency verification form
Meets organization standards related to: Telephone etiquette, customer service; attendance; punctuality; comportment; inter/intra departmental relations; confidentiality, code of conduct; client/provider rights
Participants in orientation, training and professional development programs to keep abreast of relevant new clinical/technical developments
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Professional Accountability
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Complies with all organization policies and procedures
Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations
Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information
Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards
Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes
Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources
Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities
Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training
Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts
Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization
Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees
Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change
Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy
Requirements
Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.
Our Total Rewards Package Includes
Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Benefits (403b)
Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
Paid time Time Off
Joining Our Team Has Its Perks
We encourage professional growth and development
We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
We are committed to great patient ratios
Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance
About Home Health And Hospice
For more than 100 years, we have provided high-quality, compassionate care wherever our community members call home. We support individuals and families at every age and stage of life, from pregnancy and early childhood care to adults with acute and chronic illnesses and those at the end of life.
With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
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Delivery of a full range of skilled nursing care to individual clients in their homes and other community settings; care is family centered, age specific and culturally appropriate. The Community Health Nurse II (CHN) provides nursing care to clients utilizing the Nursing Process and within the framework of ANA Standards of Practice for Home Health Nursing, and Specialty Specific Standards of Patient Care. (CWOCN, APA, etc.) The CHN II assumes leadership responsibilities, including delegation of work to other employees.
Minimum Qualification Standards
Education
BSN or higher degree in nursing preferred
Experience
One or more years of home or public health nursing experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
License Requirements
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.
General
Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
Able to speak, read and write in English
Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
Working Conditions
Traveling may be required
May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors
May work during non-business hours
May experience: Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff
Stress due to a demanding profession
An exposure to blood-borne pathogens
A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences
Essential Physical Requirements
Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours
Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards
Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees
Balancing-be able to maintain balance
Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level
Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment
Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties
Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone
Performance Requirements
Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care
Safety and protection; assessment; interventions skills; evaluation; equipment use/management
Communicates with clients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner: talks with, listens to clients, team members, others; must be able to distinguish subtle changes in auscultation of breath sounds, heart sounds, blood pressure, etc.; reports pertinent, concise information; good basic writing skills to complete accurate and timely charting; computer charting if applicable; protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives
Organizes multitask workload; prioritizes tasks/work; seeks assistance; collects/integrates data from multiple sources; organizes/delivers care for multiple client assignment. Manages a caseload of up to 10-15 patients.
Develops and maintains human care relationships
Integrates the influence of the human experience of health and healing, illness or dying and death; adapts care management for diverse populations and environments; advocates for needs of clients; assesses for abuse, neglect and exploitation and refers as appropriate; provides care in ethical and legal manner; refers concerns/ issues to appropriate resources.
Manages self and resources effectively
Acknowledges limits of experience and capability; identifies learning needs and seeks resources; utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately; uses effective time management strategies including triage and prioritization; maintains clean, orderly environment of care; seeks out and accepts feedback; requests assistance appropriately
Applies leadership skills
Verbalizes scope of practice for self and others; interacts with others in professional manner; manages conflict; effectively delegates and assigns care; coordinates care within multidisciplinary team including varied professional, paraprofessional and unlicensed staff
Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion
Assesses for barriers to learning, including age and cultural considerations; provides appropriate information to client; basic teaching skills; ability to explain medical problems and treatments in accurate and understandable lay language; uses colleagues as a learning resource; provides counseling about health behaviors; supports the Preceptor Program and Internship Model
Applies knowledge integration skills for the client populations served within the area of hire
Provides age specific care; applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care (i.e. – VS, lab values, assessment, etc); applies new data to improve care; integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual, and physical skills
Demonstrates the team/department specific skills required for assigned service area
See team/department specific competency verification form
Meets organization standards related to: Telephone etiquette, customer service; attendance; punctuality; comportment; inter/intra departmental relations; confidentiality, code of conduct; client/provider rights
Participants in orientation, training and professional development programs to keep abreast of relevant new clinical/technical developments
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Professional Accountability
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Complies with all organization policies and procedures
Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations
Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information
Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards
Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes
Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources
Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities
Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training
Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts
Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization
Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees
Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change
Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy
Requirements
Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.
Our Total Rewards Package Includes
Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Benefits (403b)
Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
Paid time Time Off
Joining Our Team Has Its Perks
We encourage professional growth and development
We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
We are committed to great patient ratios
Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance
About Home Health And Hospice
For more than 100 years, we have provided high-quality, compassionate care wherever our community members call home. We support individuals and families at every age and stage of life, from pregnancy and early childhood care to adults with acute and chronic illnesses and those at the end of life.
With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
#J-18808-Ljbffr