Registered Nurse Field (RN) Miami Beach/South Beach

Masada Home Care Inc is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse to join our team as a contractor!! Working the Miami Dade AREA specifically ZIP CODES 33139 AND 33140!

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse administers Nursing Supervision to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence for the Home Health Agency.  This is performed in accordance with a plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
4. Prepares progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
5. Coordinates services.
6. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
7. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
8. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
9. Every 60 days Home Health Aide supervisory visit and update the care plan as needed
10. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel, (Home Health Aides).
11. Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
12. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

• AHCA – Agency for Healthcare Administration - (fingerprinting, level II)
• Nursing Liability Insurance Certificate
• RN License
• CPR Card 
• HIPAA Certificate
• Alzheimer’s Certificate
• Domestic Violence Certificate
• HIV/AIDS Certificate
• OSHA Certificate (Infection Control)

MEDICAL

• Physical within 1 year (MUST STATE FREE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)
• Chest Xray Report within 5 years OR  PPD/TB Shots/ Quantiferon/Mantoux within 1 year

DRIVING

• PIP & Bodily Injury Car Insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Two (2) years nursing experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works in the field in patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by:              Registered Nurse Supervisor
2. Supervisory Visits:        Home Health Aides

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.