Job Description
Registered Nurse Scranton (Dickson)
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (including physicians, therapists, social workers, and aides).
- Provide direct skilled nursing care, such as wound care, medication management, IV therapy, symptom management (especially pain and comfort in hospice), and patient/caregiver education.
- Offer education and emotional support to patients and their families/caregivers based on individual needs.
- Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other support staff.
- Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, or urgent response as needed (common in hospice roles).
- Coordinate care activities, including visit scheduling and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Monitor patient progress, respond to changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care aligns with agency policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualification:
- Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
- One (1) year experience as a RN.
Required Certifications and Licensures:
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
- 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. Ability to travel to all business locations.
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