Assistant Nurse - Homecare

Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. • Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH. • Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care. • Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare. • Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times. • Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate. • Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures. • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. • Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean. • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. • Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. • Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education. • Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. • Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. • Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. • Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. • Complies with all organizational policies. Education • Graduate from a recognized nursing school (minimum 2 yrs) • ACLS (for adult patients) • PALS (for pediatric patients) Experience • 1 years minimum clinical experience plus 6 months recent experience with ventilated patients (i.e. extra 6 months adult ventilated patients for adult AN’s and extra 6 months pediatric ventilated patients for pediatric AN’s) • Long term care or rehabilitation experience Certification and Licensure • Current valid registration in country of training and/or country of last employment • Eligible for DOH licensing Job Specific Knowledge and Skills • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues • Knowledge of evidence-based practice • Competent in life support • Able to work as an effective team member • Self-motivated • Able to communicate verbally and written in English •