Registered Nurse Full-Time/Weekends

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE:Required Hours: Three (3) / 12-hour shifts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week either day or night shifts.Typical Shift Options:Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PMNight Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredCurrent, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practiceReliable means of transportationCurrent CPR certificationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsTeaching/counseling skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Client Assessment:Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time.Provide comprehensive nursing care and delegation within the nursing scope of practice.Act as client advocate.Collect objective and subjective client information. Performs assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care provided.Medication Administration:Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.Evaluate client's medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-complianceAdminister prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.Care Plan Development:Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients.Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment.Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care.Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluate client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plans to meet client's current needs.Coordinate services for the client as neededInitiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care.Collaborate with clients, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of careConsider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care.Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely mannerInitiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing proceduresDemonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and proceduresDocumentation:Initiate and document plan of care to provide client/family/other education and counseling.Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standardsClient Safety:Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirementsDemonstrate safe practice in the use of equipmentAssess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safetyEvaluate the home for its suitability for client care.Notify Case Manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices.Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situationsPromote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers Training/Education/Meetings:Participate in ongoing, professional self-development.Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines.Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignmentsParticipate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required.Identify needs for personal professional growth.Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training. Additional Responsibilities:Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practicePractice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differencesMaintain confidentiality in all aspects of the jobRecognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situationsInitiate delegation while remaining responsible for outcomes.Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable.Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations.Perform other duties as assigned.

Created: 2026-04-01