Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients in the home setting.

Examples of Duties

• Independently organizes home visits of clients assigned to caseload.
• Provides nursing assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care to clients in their homes as ordered by a physician.
• Performs medication management for clients according to physician orders; evaluates response to medications.
• Educates clients and family members with information regarding proper patient care.
• Records client care information and maintains client records.
• Completes and submits necessary medical and statistical reports and data.
• Serves as a preceptor for nursing students during clinical rotations.
• Develops patient care plans; provides comprehensive case management by coordinating with health care and social service providers.
• Provides health education to clients and family members.
• Participates in conferences and educational meetings.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities; reports for special assignments during public health emergencies and disaster situations.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Dakota. 

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care.
• Knowledge of home health nursing procedures.
• Knowledge of insurance and coding requirements.
• Skill in the provision of nursing care to clients.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.