RN Flexible Part Time, Per Diem Home Instead - Port Saint Lucie, FL

Company: Home Instead
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: January 17, 2022

Job Description:

This is a good position for someone who wants to work part-time (e.g. 10-20 hours a week), wants to make a difference in the lives of seniors, and is interested in training/mentoring home care professionals.



Job Description For Flexible Part-time/Per Diem Registered Nurse



Qualifications:

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• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
  
• Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Florida pursuant Chapter 464 F.S.
  
• One year as a registered nurse (RN) in a Hospital, Home Health Agency or a Skilled Nursing Facility, Private Duty Home Health Agency experience preferred.
  
• Strong assessment of personal care needs and planning skills.
  
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and supervise home health aides.
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.
  
  The RN's responsibilities include:
  
  
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  • Evaluate client appropriation for non-medical home health services.
    
  • Develop a personal care assignment for the home health aide in collaboration with the client, the family / caregivers involved in the care;
    
  • Coordinate the services provided by Home Instead with other health care providers when applicable;
    
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients through quality assurance (QA) visits, supervisory visits, phone calls, correspondence, and special events;
    
  • When requested, provide employee education, public education, training or in-service on home health related topics.
    
  • When requested, assist staff at local health fairs, community service events or marketing events.
    
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    
    
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    • Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality of information and meet deadlines
      
    • Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills essential as well as sound judgment and good decision-making skills
      
    • Demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent with company standards, practices, policies and procedures
      
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work
      
    • Ability to work evenings or weekends as required
      
    • Knowledge of the senior-care industry preferred
      
      

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