Community Health Nurse

Job description

Job Description: Easterseals is hiring for a Community Health Nurse for our Homemakers and Health Services program. Schedule: Per diem; Monday-Friday 8a-5p: Compensation : $35/hour: Essential Responsibilities: Perform an initial assessment of the client by providing a nursing diagnosis. Design and implement a care plan evaluating the outcomes. Provide for the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of clients. Counsel and provide health teaching to clients. Provide for the safety of clients. Administer medications, to include parenteral therapy. Report pertinent clinical assessment findings to the physician, and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in case management. Record client data utilizing computerized documentation systems in timely manner per Agency policy. Collaborate with Intake Staff for client needs in the home. Conduct on-going training of home health aides and as needs arise. Assist with on-going Agency health status monitoring and documentation for federal and/or state regulatory requirements. Assist in coordinating Home Health Services with other community agencies. Provide field orientation experiences and related instruction when requested. Participa...