JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSES
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the State and a graduate from an approved accredited school of nursing. Has one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting that requires heart, lungs and complete physical assessment; or demonstrated ability or education in same areas is preferred. Also looking for RN that is willing to work in the Galveston area or Greater Houston Area
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
2. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.
3. Able to lift up to 50-75 pounds.
4. Able to write up to 3 hours per day.
5. Able to work in a stressful environment.
6. Able to drive 50-100 miles per day.
7. Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assumes the responsibility for the selection and care of patients in their homes through the provision of comprehensive, skilled nursing services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to the RN Supervisor at the office after the last visit, completes paperwork and gives supervisor updates on patients.Evaluates patients, families and home environment for admissions to and continued service from Agency on the day that it is assigned.Provides comprehensive nursing care through the utilization of the home assessment, nursing diagnosis and care plans.Performs treatment(s) requiring specialized skills ordered by the physician.Observes signs and symptoms and reports them to the DOCS and/or physician immediately.Notes change in patient’s physical or emotional status.Teaches and supervises the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs.Incorporates other team members into the care of patients, under the direction of the referring physician.Follows the Plan of Care as established in the HCFA Form 485 or ISP.Establishes priorities and goals for the patient and implements plans to achieve them.Updates the Standard Care Plan in the patient’s home, in addition to the copy in their field chart, daily.Bilingual a Plus- Spanish or Vietnamese a plus Read LessQUALIFICATIONS:
Must be currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Texas, graduate of an Occupational Therapy School Approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association or its equivalent. One (1) year of experience in occupational therapy care setting that requires complete occupational therapy assessments or demonstrated ability or same area is preferred.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.
2. Able to lift up to 50-100 pounds.
3. Able to write up to 3 hours per day.
4. Able to work in a stressful environment
5. Able to drive 50-100 miles per day.
6. Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.
GENERAL CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE:
Possess a high degree of integrity and motivation toward professional growth.Maintain neat, clean and orderly appearance.Conducts self in a professional manner.Demonstrate ability to direct, supervise, evaluate and provide therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the physician and direct professional and administrative personnel and deal tactfully with the community.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, joint and function ability test.Treats and consults with the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, poverty or cultural differences, or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health.3. Teach daily living skills.
4. Develops patient’s perceptual motor skills and sensory integrative functioning.
Read LessRESPONSIBLE TO: SUPERVISING NURSE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the physician in evaluating and treating children and adults with speech, language and swallowing.
2. Helps people develop effective communication skills
Helps people with articulation disorders and provide treatment to learn proper production of speech sounds. Helps people who stutter to speak more fluently.5. Assists people with voice disorders to improve disorders.
6. Assists people who have difficulty swallowing as a result of illness, surgery,
stroke or injury.
Helps people with Aphasia to relearn speech and language skills. Evaluates, selects, and develops augmentative and alternative communication systems (such as voice synthesizing computers and communication boards) for people with severe speech problems. Enhances communication effectiveness – improving everyday communication skills, such as pitch, projection, accent and nonverbal communication. Conducting research to develop new and better ways to evaluate and treat speech, language, and swallowing problems. Advising clients, family members and communities on ways to prevent speech and language disorders.12. Prepare clinical and progress notes and submits them to the office in a timely manner.
13. Attend staff meetings, participates in in services, and case conferences.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. One (1) year of experience in speech-language therapy care setting that requires complete speech-language assessments; or demonstrated ability or education in same areas is preferred.
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