On-Call Nurse/Nurse Supervisor

The position of On-Call Nurse/Nurse Supervisor reports to the Director of Nursing.

• The On-Call Nurse/Nurse Supervisor is available during agency on-call hours to provide and direct nursing care and implement the medical plan of treatment that is prescribed by a licensed physician.

The scope of the nursing practice will include assessing, diagnosing, and treating the human response to actual or potential physical or emotional health problems. (ANA Nursing Practice) This practice will be implemented through preventative, supportive and restorative care. This care is delivered within the guidelines of the ANA Standards of Care and the policies of PEACE & JOY HOME CARE.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• A licensed RN in good standing, holding a current/appropriate license/registration in the state of {New Jersey}
• Must pass the Home Care Exam
• Availability via telephone and to provide home visits, if necessary, during Agency On-Call Hours
• Professional Liability Insurance with 1-3 million dollars in coverage, if applicable
• A valid driver’s license
• A valid auto insurance policy with liability coverage

• One year of professional experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in home care nursing preferred

• Able to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers in English
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing
• Ability to deal effectively with stress

• Maintains standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures established by the agency
• Competently assess and documents the clients biophysical, psychosocial, and educational needs
• Interprets to the client and family the implications of the client’s health status
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and staff of the agency
• Consistently reports appropriate changes in the client’s condition to the DON and the physician
• Administers and documents the client’s prescribed medication competently
• Demonstrates competence in performing all treatments per Physician’s Plan of Care
• Consistently adheres to universal precautions, aseptic technique, and infection control guidelines
• Consistently implements care in a manner that is safe for the client, his/her family, and self
• Consistently seeks, accepts, and implements suggestions to improve performance
• Demonstrates respect for the opinion of others
• Consistently assumes and follows through on the responsibilities of the assignment
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively under stressful situations
• Maintains confidentiality of client assessments and records
• Utilizes time effectively, maintaining a consistent level of productivity
• Identifies and uses appropriate resources
• Coordinates scheduling of client’s multidisciplinary appointments and therapies
• Consistently submits time cards and patient records completed in an appropriate timely manner
• Consistently maintains an adequate level of supplies and equipment in working order in conjunction with suppliers and family
• Demonstrates sound judgment and clinical knowledge in planning and decision making
• Consistently complies with standards for attendance, absence notification, and punctuality
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance, and communication
• Assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications, and policies/procedures
• Demonstrates competencies to provide care to patients of all ages
• Respects the rights, privacy, and property of others at all times
• Assumes responsibility to participate in quality improvement activities as directed
• Consistently plans and implements supportive and restorative care
• Consistently coordinates community and social services to meet the needs of the client and caregiver/family

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