Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $1,694 per week in Battle Creek, MI
Company: Infojini Healthcare
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
ID: 51607788 Shift: Weekends only - Description: After Hours
Registered Nurse - Phone Triage (must be able to train in person
M-F in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MI) Primary professional
assessments, prioritizing treatments according to the urgency of
need, utilizing excellent critical thinking skills, while being
able to remain independent in the application of nursing knowledge
and skill. Manage urgent issues in collaboration with Primary Care
Provider with paramedics, pharmacy staff, administration staff, and
hospital transitions to best meet the patient s needs and goals.
Duties and Responsibilities: Uphold and support the mission, core
values, objectives, and policies of SCPP PACE. Respond promptly to
each incoming call. Perform patient assessments to determine the
appropriate level of care required to safely meet medical needs
according to the participants plan of
care.EmergentUrgentNon-urgentHome care status When appropriate,
provide home care instructions using the approved, written
guidelines as well as approved reference material provided.
Communicates and collaborates urgent issues with paramedics,
pharmacy, administration, home care coordinator and primary care
provider on call, clearly and effectively. Initiates emergency
treatment if necessary. Initiates hospital transition including
faxing of current MAR, DPOA and Code status paperwork to medical
facility. Thorough and completed documentation utilizing the
appropriate computer software in compliance with the approved
policies and procedures. Actively participate in new employee
orientation, ongoing in-service programs, staff meetings,
continuous quality improvement, and periodic performance /protocol
evaluations and development. Qualifications: Graduate of an
accredited School of Nursing. Current Nurse licensure in the State
of Michigan (LPN, RN) Minimum of one year of experience working
with the frail, elderly or long-term care population. Minimum of
one year of home care experience. Minimum 2 years working in
nursing. Participation in continuing education programs.
Familiarity/experience with participant interactions on telephone.
Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with participants, coworkers, staff, and medical
service providers. Effective communication and people skills.
Specific Requirements: Maintain current nursing licensure by
completing applications for renewal in a timely manner and by
complying with all requirements for continuing education. Has
time-sensitive clinical decision-making skills, critical thinking
competencies and an ability to accurately identify participant
problems. Provides exceptional customer service in support of
staff, external partners, and participants. Possesses the ability
to make independent nursing decisions. Strong ability to
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; thoughts are
logical and clearly expressed. Must be able to work well under
stress and relate to the public, nurses, and physicians in a
tactful manner. Must have adequate typing skills and basic computer
knowledge. Maintain a work environment that allows them to be fully
present for their shift, with adequate cellular and internet
service. The After-Hours Registered Nurse will have access to a
computer terminal, and telephonic equipment to be used in
remote/home office. Work Environment: This position can be done
remotely. Communicates with staff, participants, caregivers of
Senior Care Partners PACE and other organizations as necessary. Is
subject to hostile and emotionally upset participants, family
members, personnel, and visitors. Physical Demands: Constantly
operate computer equipment that requires manual dexterity and
programs that require color distinction. Requires stationary
position for much of the time. Communicates via telephone and
exchange accurate information with callers 100% of the time. Must
be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the
position. Must function independently, and have flexibility,
personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with
participants, personnel, and support agencies. Minimum Working
Requirements: Must have reliable transportation, current valid
Michigan driver s license and car insurance. Must be 18 years of
age or older. Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully
vaccinated against the following communicable diseases: Influenza,
MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B. Position Billing
string Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E - Battle Creek Guaranteed
Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91
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