Registered Nurse(RN) - HCAOA : Job Details

Job Description Right at Home of Washington DC is seeking for a full-time Registered Nurse whose goal is to ensure clients receive the highest quality care in accordance with Company standards. Responsible for planning and coordinating home care services for new clients, performing various supervisory activities for supervision of the direct care staff. All client visits take place throughout Washington, DC. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for client care in accordance with all Agency procedures manuals, laws and relevant professional standards. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Records clients' medical histories and symptoms, including observations, health promotion recommendations, and methods of disease prevention Helps to establish task plans for clients Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing Home Support Agencies. Observes, records and reports pertinent information (i.e., signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior) client, client representative and/or client family member. Encourages client to participate in prescribed therapies, dietary regime, and activity programs. Knows and is able to carry out approved emergency procedures. Reports changes of condition to client, client representative and/or client family member. Provides for comfort, emotional care and support of clients. Communicates client's condition to appropriate persons. Accountable to provide continuity and priority of client care. Provide current information in transferring residents to hospital or other care setting. Evaluates and strives to improve client care. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ensures suitable environments for clients by giving attention to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and furniture arrangements. Must be able to follow emergency, fire, and safety procedures. Has current CPR certification. Follows proper infection control and universal precautions such as: Ensuring that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times. Practicing proper handwashing procedures. Practicing proper linen handling procedures. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Professionalism Displays professionalism and integrity by adhering to Agency's policies and procedures. Must promote Agency in a positive way. Must maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to clients, facility operations, and personnel. Must understand and follow Agency policies including harassment and complaint procedures. Must maintain good personal hygiene (neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance). Must adhere to dress code. Must practice dependable, regular attendance. Must not work under the influence of mood-altering or illegal drugs or alcohol. Customer Service Must demonstrate the ability to communicate well with family, clients, staff, and management. Must be able to communicate with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other departments. Must maintain a professional attitude and establish constructive working relationships with co-workers, clients, families, visitors, and general public. Must promote teamwork in providing services to clients. Client Rights Ensures that client's rights are protected and well-respected. Understands role as a mandated reporter of suspected dependent adult/elder abuse and to report such incidents. Must maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to clients and personnel. Demonstrates a positive disposition when entering a client's home and is willing to adjust schedule to meet the individual expectations or requests of the clients. Working Conditions/Environment Works both in office and in client's homes as required for home visits and supervisory visits. Right at Home's mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care, and we deliver this brand promise each and every day around the world. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. That's where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who are compassionate, empathetic, reliable, determined and are focused on improving the quality of life for others. To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home:

• We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development.
• We promise to coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
• We promise to keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients.
• We promise to celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.