Home Care RN - Parent Child Health

Job Description Summary

The Parent Child Health Nurse is a professional nurse knowledgeable in Pediatrics who provides specialized care to patients in the home.

Job Description

1 - Makes scheduled home visits to patients as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record and nursing daily log. Schedules and prioritizes nursing visits according to client acuity and in accordance with the organization's emergency preparedness plan

2 - ASSESSMENT/ADMISSION
During admission visit of the patient, assesses and identifies patient and family needs in order to provide specialized care to assigned patients, as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record within twenty–four hours of admission. Performs admission physical and psychosocial assessment to determine nursing needs.

3 - For each admission, develops an individualized and holistic Plan of Care for the patient in collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver, and vendors as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record. Updates the plan of care on an ongoing basis as goals are met and problems are identified.
 

4 - REASSESSMENT/VISIT DOCUMENTATION
During each visit the Plan of Care, Teaching Plan, Discharge Plan and outcome criteria are reassessed to meet patient and family/caregiver needs and assure quality of care, as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record.

5 - DISCHARGE/DOCUMENTATION DISCHARGE
For each discharge, documentation demonstrates improvement in outcomes or applicable variances are identified. Patients are appropriately prepared for discharge and all disciplines involved in the care of the patient are in agreement with plan. Vendors and all MD offices and clinics involved in the care of the patient are notified.

6 - MEDICATION
Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures for administering and documenting medications. Medication reconciliation is completed every visit and medication profile is reviewed and updated with changes as appropriate. DRR is run with each additional medication. Medication management is taught to each patient/family member each visit, including side effects.

7 - SAFETY AWARENESS
 Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. Complies with current hand hygiene and infection control guidelines.

9 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Responds to and participates in opportunities to maintain, enhance, and promote the image of the professional nurse.

11 - SAFETY AWARENESS
Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

General Activity - Frequent Standing/Walking Required, Frequent Driving Required

Motion - Frequent Activity Required-pushing, pulling, lifting, bending

Motor Skills - Use of hands required, Use of feet required

Weight/Force - No lifting required

Body Fluid Exposure - Yes