The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) VNS works under close supervision to provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes or other community settings. The RN VNS assists, supports, and applies their nursing knowledge to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role seeks advice from senior management to address complex circumstances and challenges that require a deeper understanding of patient care.
Essential Job Function:
- Provides direct patient care and support to individuals in their homes or community settings to deliver nursing interventions and treatments to promote health and well-being.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, medication administration, and other essential tasks, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Applies nursing knowledge to perform assessments to identify any changes or potential complications and seeks guidance as necessary.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach.
- Seeks advice and guidance from senior management and experienced professionals to address challenging circumstances and complex patient care situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Associate's Degree.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience:
- Required: 1 year as a Registered Nurse and 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations.
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.