Registered Nurse / Rn - Cns (Med Surg) (Fayette, Al) - $18,000 Sign On Bonus

Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. The Registered Nurse provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions. The RN supervises PCAs and US.

• Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
• Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
• Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
• Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
• Performs initial and annual competency per job class.
• Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
• Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs.

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.

Current Alabama RN licensure and current BLS required. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

The Home Medical Equipment Delivery Technician is responsible for the delivery, set-up, and education on use of all home medical equipment. The technician is responsible to maintain, clean, disinfect, and store all home medical equipment properly and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

• Properly documents customer education, and any follow-up training necessary.
• Delivers/picks-up equipment and supplies to patient’s home as assigned.
• Maintains an orderly and safe work environment.
• Maintains mileage logs and maintenance checks for agency vehicle.
• Meets project deadlines.
• Responsible for properly cleaning and storage of any equipment as necessary
• Provides education regarding the proper use and maintenance of the equipment and uses manufacturers’ service manuals and patient education documentation.
• Ensures the appropriate documentation is obtained during the time of the delivery.
• Provides initial troubleshooting and/or minor repairs as required.
• Completes the necessary paperwork such as insurance verification and delivery/pick-up tickets.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment
• Updates and maintains the supply logs maintained at the office.
• Performs functional tests prior to set-up and delivery of the equipment.
• Responsible for the equipment restocking as necessary to maintain the appropriate level of stock on hand.
• Updates and maintains equipment logs
• Utilizes agency provided vehicle according to policy
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with co-workers, other departments, and customers.

DCH Standards

• All other duties as assigned.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English. High school diploma or GED required. Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the system’s insurance standards. Must have BLS Healthcare Provider CPR within first 90 days of employment. Must be able to prioritize and use critical thinking skills. Ability to use computer to perform assignments. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel preferred. Two years of Home medical Equipment experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK CONTEXT

• Structural job characteristics (Importance of being accurate, work schedules, time pressure, etc.)
• Physical work conditions (Spend Time Lifting, Spend Time Driving, Spend time Standing, Outdoors, exposed to weather, Exposed to High Places, In an Enclosed Vehicle, Exposed to human body fluids, Exposed to chemicals, etc.)
• Interpersonal relationships (Contact with others, Deals with unpleasant people, manages stress, must be helpful, flexible, and assertive with customers, handles conflict with effective problem-solving, functions as a productive team member, must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Physical Activities reading, walking, talking, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, lifting, kneeling, standing, sitting, crouching, or stooping with good balance for extended periods of time, grasping, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to operate and lift equipment provided by the department. Must have tolerance of a variety of environments to include presence of pets and infestations. Must be able to lift 100 pounds and reach heights to maintain equipment storage. Must be able to maneuver over a variety of uneven surfaces.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.
• Requirements
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other Job Factors

• Speed of Closure, Time Sharing, Finger Dexterity, and Speech Clarity.
• Concern for Others, Cooperation, Dependability, Initiative, Integrity, Self-Control, and Stress Tolerance.
• Independence, Relationships, and Support.