JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Home Health
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services and Home Health (Administrator)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Associate, diploma, or Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Must be licensed as a
registered nurse in the state of Arkansas and Missouri. Must maintain drivers’ license valid in state of
Arkansas or Missouri and automobile liability insurance.
Experience
Two years nursing experience in hospital or community setting. Comprehensive
knowledge of nursing theory and practice including basic knowledge related to the biological, physical,
social and medical science, etc. to contribute to keen assessment skills. To utilize the hospital’s electronic
data systems, individuals must have average typing skills and be comfortable working with a computer
keyboard and mouse.
Physical
Frequent inside and outside work. Close eye work. Hearing with normal range. Uses
diabetic home monitoring equipment, thermometers, suction, IV therapy equipment, oxygen therapy
equipment, hoyer lift, beepers, telephone and automobile. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending
and stooping. Lifting, pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs. Carry up to 10 lbs.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for delivering, assigning, and supervising patient care for a single nursing unit and assisting the House Supervisor and/or Director with the supervision and direction of employees and the management of material resources. Under the direct supervisor of the House Supervisor and/or Director, responsible for assigned unit/unites, 1 shift. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital. Directs work activities; assesses, plans, assigns, and evaluates patient care.
**This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.