RN - PRN (Lexington Extra Care)

Company: Bluegrass Care Navigators
Location: Lexington
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

TITLE: Registered NurseREPORTS TO: Private Duty Director/Private Duty Coordinator STATUS: PRNQUALIFICATIONSIs a graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing.Is currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing.At least two year's general nursing experience is required with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience. Has experience with providing good pain management, IV skills preferred.Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.Understands Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Has presented a pre-employment physician's health clearance including a negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by the organization's policy.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.Possesses and maintains current CPR certification (online CPR certification is not acceptable).Satisfactory references from nursing school, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peers.Observant, good nursing judgment and communication skills. The ability to provide well-written documentation in a timely manner.Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The RN provides skilled professional nursing care to the patient as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations as established by the State Board of Registered Nursing, the patient, and the policies of Hospice of the Bluegrass. This position reports to the Private Duty Director.

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