DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.

• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.

• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.

• Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).

• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.

• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

• The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located

• Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.