PRN Registered Nurse

Job Summary: Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for patients/clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients/clients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for and participates in the coordination of care. Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure: Current State license as a Register Nurse or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current Driver's License. Experience: One year experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infections diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patients/clients needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.