REGISTERED NURSE (RN) JOB DESCRIPTION

M & M HOME CARE
JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

POSITION SUMMARY

Registered Nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established company philosophy.

RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities of RNs include (but are not limited to):
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
- Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
- Assesses the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks
- Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem
- Recognizes and manages different syndromes such as: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric / psychosocial, integument, sensory and pain problems
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Facilitates patients’ active participation in all aspects of their own health care
- Involves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for patients’ condition
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
- Depending on setting, may also direct care provided by licensed practical nurses and nursing aides
- Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

- Complete required orientation as directed by company
- Follow company and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
- Respect cultural and religious practices of patients
- Uphold HIPAA regulations
- Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
- Minimum of one (1) year Medical / Surgical experience
- Federal, State and The M & M Group required credentials current and on file
- Cognitive skills as related to the position

WORKING REQUIREMENTS

Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with each assignment, however, in most settings, the caseload is heavy and the environment is fast-paced. Nurses spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching and standing; they assist in patient transfers, so to guard against back injury, they must follow
proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, they treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of
up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Fine motor skills
- Visual acuity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee
assigned to the position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at-will.

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I have received, reviewed and fully understand the job description of the position for which I applied. I
further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions
described therein, under any and all conditions as described

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