supervises the provision of healthcare to patients in their place of residence. backsses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provides case management. Responsibilities: Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to provide integrative care for all patients through backssment, care plan development, and evaluation of patient outcomes as supported by completed documentation. Administers medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects. Records
patients' medical information and vital signs within the electronic medical record. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' conditions within electronic medical record.
Performs complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record as indicated per Agency policy. Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to backss, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans and modifies plan of care based on patient outcomes. Provides service and produces work at or above expected levels of quality and consistent with agency defined quantitative standards. Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing
education. Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
May perform other duties upon request. Other Information: Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region, or statewide, depending on the position. Competencies and Skills Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth.
Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation. Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Credentials Required Registered Nurse Education Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Required Associate's Degree Working Conditions Potential exposure to diseases or infections. Need to drive to perform responsible duties. Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
Associated topics: asn, cardiothoracic, coronary, hospice, intensive, intensive care unit, mhb, recovery, registered nurse, unit
