Registered Nurse Full-Time/Weekends

Now Hiring: Full-Time Weekend Nurse (NEW GRADS WELCOME)

PCM is looking for a Full-Time Weekend Registered Nurse to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country!

You will:

• Gain rewarding one-on-one work with patients in the comfort of their homes

• Be eligible for a Benefit Package that includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401K and more!

• Ensure a safe environment for our clients

• Be a part of a company that is an industry leader and is values and mission driven

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE:

• Required Hours: Three (3) / 12-hour shifts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week either day or night shifts.

  • Typical Shift Options:

    • Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    • Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing.

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice

• Reliable means of transportation

• Current CPR certification

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Teaching/counseling skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Client Assessment:

• Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and delegation within the nursing scope of practice.

• Act as client advocate.

• Collect objective and subjective client information.

• Performs assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care provided.

Medication Administration:

• Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.

• Evaluate client's medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance

• Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.

Care Plan Development:

• Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients.

• Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment.

• Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care.

• Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluate client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plans to meet client's current needs.

• Coordinate services for the client as needed

• Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care.

• Collaborate with clients, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care

• Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care.

• Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner

• Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures

Documentation:

• Initiate and document plan of care to provide client/family/other education and counseling.

• Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.

• Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

• Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards

Client Safety:

• Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements

• Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment

• Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety

• Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care.

• Notify Case Manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices.

• Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations

• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers

Training/Education/Meetings:

• Participate in ongoing, professional self-development.

• Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines.

• Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments

• Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required.

• Identify needs for personal professional growth.

• Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice

• Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

• Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations

• Initiate delegation while remaining responsible for outcomes.

• Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable.

• Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.