<p>General Purpose:</p> <p>The Registered Nurse (RN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides services at upscale private home in Clayton. This position requires substantial and specialized nursing skill and provides effective and efficient patient care in accordance with applicable law and regulations, accepted standards of nursing practice.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. </li><li>Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs at appropriate time points as assigned. </li><li>Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). </li><li>Contributes to the patient's plan of care/service plan. </li><li>Participates with the patient in clarifying mutually agreed upon goals and incorporates these goals into the plan of care/service plan. </li><li>Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. </li><li>Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. </li><li>Completes timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing the patient's progress. </li><li>Monitors and evaluates outcomes of patient care. </li><li>Communicates with appropriate staff regarding changes in the patient's needs. </li><li>Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge. </li><li>Follows accepted standards of nursing practice. </li><li>Participates in in-services or training, as requested. </li><li>Contributes to the effective implementation of company programs and services.. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and has a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) in which he/she practices. </li><li>At least 1200 hours of experience as an RN or completion of the Office's preceptor program. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:</p> <ul> <li>Able to perform and provide evidence of current CPR certification for adults, children and infants. </li><li>Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and workplace software. </li><li>Able to work with people, function well under stress, use clinical judgment, be creative and accept challenges. </li><li>Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical. </li><li>Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks. </li><li>Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient. </li><li>Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient. </li><li>Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient needs and scheduling. </li><li>Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable. </li><li>Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions & Physical Effort:</p> <ul> <li>Meets the applicable health requirements to provide patient care per applicable law or regulation. </li><li>Work is normally performed in patient's home </li><li>Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. </li><li>Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely. </li><li>Able to frequently lift, reposition, and transfer patients. </li><li>Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects. </li><li>Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required. </li></ul> <p>Why Work for Interim HealthCare Staffing?</p> <p>Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing is the nation's first healthcare staffing company and a leading employer of Registered Nurses (RNs)/Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of RNs/LPNs who have discovered the balance and fulfillment that healthcare staffing brings.</p> <p>EEOC Statement:</p> <p>Interim HealthCare of Fenton, MO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions are based on job-related factors. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment discrimination in every location in which we operate.</p> <p>#INDSTL</p>