Private Duty RN
Where
- Lincoln, NE
What you'll be doing
- Delivers nursing care based on physician plan of treatment, company policy and changes in child condition and communicates changes to appropriate persons (physician, family, team leader, CNC) as indicated. Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to physician orders, company policies and procedures under the direction of the RN. Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies. Monitors and documents response to pain, cares, treatments and medications and evaluates outcomes of care provided, adjusting care process as indicated. Implements nursing actions as directed by the RN in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for the individualized needs of the child/family by incorporating child and/or caregivers preferences into care. Provides the RN with input on individualized, accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for all children served. Reinforces understanding of treatment regime and ability to perform cares and provides ongoing education to patient and caregivers using an individualized approach in delivery style and provides updates to the RN. Demonstrates age specific competency of patient with the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs, knowledge, growth and development, and understanding the range of treatment needed by the patient and provides updates to the RN. Knows emergency preparedness plan and responds appropriately in crisis situations and/or life threatening emergencies. All charting is completed per policy to reflect accurate care during visit/shift on proper forms, according to internal and external regulatory requirements and physicians orders. Receives complete report from previous caregiver/parents/guardians prior to administering care and documents per policy. Reviews current orders with caregiver/parents/guardians during visit or report to ensure that computerized current orders are correct. Completes, verifies, and documents new physicians orders on appropriate forms and notifies team leader/CNC per policy. Provides RN with input of patient assessment for updating care plan.
What your background should be
- Experience with pediatric patients and the home care environment preferred. Current valid nebraska RN license/RN compact license required. Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Program specialty certification or nursing leadership certification preferred, within one year of eligibility. Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills.
Required Schooling / Training
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing required. Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in nursing preferred.
Who is the client company
- Healthcare service provider industry.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
