Job Information
Roper St. Francis RN Home Health-Per Visit - Weekend - Multiple Locations in Ladson, South Carolina
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
This position may cover the the tri-county (Berkeley, Charleston, & Dorchester) area.
HOURS: Two - 12 hour shifts (8am - 8pm) and one - 8 hour shift (8am - 5pm.) (ADDITIONAL WEEKEND COMPENSATION)
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Registered Nurse's primary function is to plan, provide, supervise, and coordinate care to patients with an array of injuries, diseases, and compromised health states. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes so that the stated goals and objectives of the agency can be achieved. The nurse works with minimum daily supervision or support while performing interdependent practice in the field.
Essential Job Functions
Requires operation of a vehicle for our organization.
Due to the job requirement, the selected candidate must possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable under our organization’s vehicle insurance plan andverified by licensure and driving record.
Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing.
Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
Supervises care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.
Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain a Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire.
All other RNs must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Nursing- SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx- or compact RN state licensing board.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Work Experience
One (1) year of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Home health experience is desired.
Training
N/A
Language
N/A
Patient Population
The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
__ Other:
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Intermittent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Ability to read and comprehend. Possible exposure to unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.
Physical Requirements
This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
Stoop, Kneel
Crawling
Climbing
Balance
Bending
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role. Please identify ALL additional physical requirements/hazards.
Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
__ Not applicable to this position
Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Other:
__ Not applicable to this position
Skills
Demonstrates comprehensive physical assessment skills.
Demonstrates ability to implement the nursing process and principles of teaching and learning. Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques.
Specialty Areas: Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area, i.e., IV Therapy, Pediatrics, etc.
Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Home Health Services - Skilled Nursing - Roper Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .