RN – Home Care – Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of nursing and home health aide functions and the utilization of ancillary agency staff. Supervises and assists, when needed, with client care in accordance with established standards of care. Promotes positive relationships between nursing, home health aide employees, physicians and other agencies. Projects a competent, caring image to the public served.
ESSENTIAL HSC MISSION AND VALUES:Mission Statement HSC Health Care System provides and coordinates innovative, high quality, community-based care for individuals with complex needs and their families. HSC empowers all we serve to improve the quality of their lives. Organizational Beliefs HSC supports individuals and families to maximize their potential. The following beliefs drive our work. HSC believes that: – A culturally diverse community is a strength. – Inclusiveness for individuals, families, and staff promotes positive outcomes. – Everyone should be treated with compassion and empathy. – Our skillful, dedicated, and resourceful staff is key to our success. – We must continually adapt to the changing needs of our community. – Increased independence is an important goal for individuals and their families.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone.
BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURECategory I: Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible.PHI ACCESS LEVELLevel IV – Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer’s needs, the service(s) rendered and the position’s functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a hospital or office environment.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThis is a full-time position working standard and extended hours. HSC Health Care System is an EEO Employer.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMedium Work: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.Note: External applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.