RN Private Care - Indian River County

Overview:

The VNA provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice and community health services.

Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is seeking a Full-Time RN to work with Private Care. Join our compassionate, dedicated team in bringing comfort, caring and relief to patients and their families.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply

By choosing to work for the VNA, you would be working with an agency that has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in Indian River County because of the benefits we offer our associates, such as:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules available for some positions
• Accrue up to 18 paid days off to start, 6 observed holidays
• up to 88% coverage of health insurance costs
• Onsite, no-cost wellness clinic staffed by a VNA ARNP
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free CEU credits
• Several local and national discounts

Responsibilities:

1. Work in conjunction with Sales Advisor to develop a service plan for care.
2. Coordinate client services across the agency and collaborate with all members of the health care team.
3. Participate in chart audits and activities.
4. Complete documentation daily with all outstanding items completed no later than start of next business day.
5. Maintain a full time schedule in accordance with established agency productivity standards.
6. Attend meetings with Administrator and department on a regular basis to discuss new admissions, potential discharges and problem solving.
7. Provide instruction and oversee certified nursing assistant/home health aide and companion staff on a timely basis and in accordance with agency, State and Federal regulations.
8. Collaborate with the Administrator to complete and deliver 90 day, quarterly and annual performance feedback for evaluations.
9. Utilize office and work time efficiently and perform in an organized manner.
10. Use, store and maintain equipment and supplies in a safe, appropriate manner.
11. Assist in orientation of new associates and students to Private Care , including instructing staff on orientation, skill training, testing, and any other training, e.g., soft skills, in-service workshops or other topics related to providing appropriate care to clients. Evaluate competence of staff after training and using evaluation tools (90-day, competency, shared visit, annual evaluation) established by the agency or People & Culture.
12. Monitor new clinical staff during the orientation period, including making initial shared visit and documentation oversight.
13. Complete shared visits with CNA/HHA and Companion staff upon hire and annually to ensure competency with role and responsibilities.
14. Utilize inter-agency and community resources to assure continuity of care.
15. Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain all protected health information (PHI) obtained in the course of work as confidential and, as such, should not be a matter of discussion with co-workers or others outside of the Agency.
16. Attend mandatory staff meetings, team meetings and in-service programs. Fulfill mandatory e-learning courses by the due date.
17. Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and AHCA regulations; comply with VNA policies and procedures.
18. Maintain and update client records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
19. Follow VNA safety policies/procedures. Report accidents or unusual incidents immediately to the Administrator and People & Culture.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the State of Florida
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR
• Minimum one year work experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics, or medical/surgical nursing
• Current and valid Florida driver’s license
• Current automobile insurance per VNA requirement

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