A caregiver administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Head Nurse/Nursing Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS
10thpass,ANM's, GDAs of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state (s) in which practicing.
Three (3) years' experience in nursing, preferred.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the initial evaluation visit and regularly re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
Performs services in accordance with the plan of care.
Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy. Coordinates services.
Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
Participates in and presents in-service programs.
Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition.
Is available for on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Trained Nursing Attendant are supervised by the Head Nurse / Nursing Coordinator.