Field Nurse – Part Time

Overview

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring personalized and effective treatment plans.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments to address diverse patient needs and conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust patient care plans.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families for better health management.
• Participate in care planning conferences to ensure holistic and patient-centered approaches.
• Document all care activities accurately and promptly for effective communication and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor aides to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Travel within the designated area to provide on-site nursing care and assessments.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct thorough physical assessments to evaluate patient health and identify care needs.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Administer skilled nursing procedures, including preventive and rehabilitative care.
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions to healthcare providers promptly.
• Educate patients and families on health management practices and care protocols.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Lead orientation sessions for aides to ensure consistent and high-quality care delivery.
• Travel within the field to provide direct supervision and nursing care to patients.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with at least 1-2 years of field nursing experience.
• Proficiency in conducting physical assessments and developing care plans.
• Experience with patients with Dementia or Tuberculosis is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills for accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Ability to educate and counsel patients and families effectively.
• Preferred experience with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Assistant (LCSA).
• Flexibility to work part-time, 2-3 days per week, with a dynamic schedule.