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Fairbanks, Alaska
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Category: Nursing//RN, Facility:Fairbanks Memorial Hospital ,Location: AK-Fairbanks, Department:Home Health, Full-time; Various Days including rotating weekends and call, 8am-5pm.
Responsibilities: The Home Health Care RN provides nursing care based on the nursing process to individuals of all ages and diagnoses in the home setting within the local Fairbanks area. This care provided is impartial, regardless of race, creed, sex, age, national origin, source of payment, sexual preference or beliefs. The RN strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills in an effort to allow the patient &/or caregiver to safely and effectively manage health care needs in the home. Independent judgment is used regarding priority of tasks and assignments, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient’s response to care and emergency situations. Typical autonomous decisions may involve case management responsibilities such as the patient visit schedule, patient/family education needs, interpreting and implementing policies department and administrative, procedures, regulations and protocols, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and payer source constraints. This position also reviews and directs patient care and documentation made by the Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides operating under a physician ordered and RN directed plan of care for each patient case assigned.
Qualifications: Education/Experience: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; BSN preferred. At least one (1) year of medical-surgical nursing experience in either an acute care or home health setting, within the past four (4) years is required. At least one year of home health experience preferred. Ability to communicate oral and written English language to understand and be understood, passing score on pharmacology test. Current RN license to practice in the State of Alaska. Maintain current provider level of all ages BLS certification. Access to reliable transportation to ensure their ability to provide service to all assigned patients within service area. Valid State Drivers License. Proof of automobile insurance that meets at least the minimum state mandated insurance requirements. Acceptable current driving record.
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