VNA RN/Registered Nurse - No Homecare Experience Needed - Will Train

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Nursing Manager

SUPERVISES: LPNs, Home Health Aides

DEPARTMENT: Home Care

COMPANY: OVNA

6-Month paid preceptorship/mentorship program for Massachusetts licensed RN's to learn home care.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Registered Nurse plans and provides individualized nursing care and comprehensive services to home care patients. The Registered Nurse assists in clinics and other agency programs as assigned by the Nursing Manager. The Registered Nurse is expected to meet established productivity standards (to include weekends/holidays as needed) as well as a rotation of on-call responsibilities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assesses patient's health problems and needs and develops plan of care.

• Provides direct skilled nursing care as per physician orders.

• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patient's conditions, such as adverse reactions to medications or treatment and taking any necessary action.

• Document medical records and prepare other reports as needed.

• Educates patients and families in self-care and health management.

• Collaborates with the physician and other home health care providers, within and outside agency to enhance patient care.

• Provides case management when appropriate.

• Attends case conference as requested.

• Adheres to policies and procedures.

• Participates in agency quality management and safety activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes home health aide supervisions and orientations as needed.

• Co-signs orders and provides oversight of care for LPNs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts

• Current CPR required

• One year nursing experience, no home care needed

• Current MA driver's license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability: Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Ability to effectively communicate with peers, supervisor, residents, clients, and guests.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Cognitive Demands: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Able to swiftly change direction as necessary.

• Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Windows, email and the Internet. Ability to use software/device for data entry of visit documentation.

• Competencies: As outlined in orientation plan.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Works primarily indoors in varying climate-controlled settings

• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors

• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual

• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset family members, personnel and visitors

• May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary

• Required to travel to multiple work sites and up to 200 miles per day (Productivity is adjusted to accommodate travel - every 100 miles traveled in 1 day = 1 productivity point

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts

• Current CPR required

• One year nursing experience, no home care needed

• Current MA driver's license and reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS :

Primary work will be performed indoors in an office setting, may be exposed to the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow); walking and standing frequently; occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW:

The Overlook is a non-profit organization operating since 1911 and offering a full continuum of care and services for older adults in MA. The organization embraces its rich history and heritage, owning and managing 218 Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages, 28 Enhanced Care Private Suites, a 14- Suite Assisted Living Memory Care neighborhood, 27-unit Short-term Post-Acute Rehabilitation, 112-bed Long Term Care Skilled Nursing, as well as Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty and Care Management divisions.

The Overlook and its 3 subsidiaries are based in Charlton, MA, with satellite home health and hospice offices across the state. The organization employs approximately 600 talented and compassionate Team Members and serves 1,500+ Residents/Patients.

The Overlook has a Vision to design a mixed-use Community beyond its singular function as a Retirement Community, a pedestrian-friendly, walkable "Village Center" environment, with select retailers, restaurants featuring fresh, locally sourced food, a brewery, a large banquet, and events center, enriching programs, health and wellness-focused on mind, body and spirit, and more. The Overlook's bucolic setting on 450 acres of beautiful New England countryside, 16 miles of nature trails, a dog park, and a wealth of amenities offer limitless possibilities in helping us reposition our Campus.

THE OVERLOOK WAY:

All Team Members of The Overlook must embrace and commit to conducting themselves at all times in support of our 28 Guiding Principles, Culture of Excellence, and core values, which form the foundation of our unique culture. The Overlook strives to exceed expectations, inspire and "Do what's best for those we serve."

• Integrity: saying what you mean, meaning what you say (in action and words), even if it hurts you personally or professionally

• Respect for Individual Choice: empowering and supporting others in their Self-determination for health and well-being, as they define it

• Compassion: understanding and empathy for others

• Creativity/Innovation: thinking wildly, planning .