Head Nurse - Pediatrics jobs in Maine

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department: Home Health Pediatric Services

Position is located: Northern Light Home Care & Hospice So Portland

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours)

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Summary :

The Registered Nurse-Pediatric is responsible for exercising independent judgment in directing and supervising the provision of professional nursing care to a designated group of patients in their homes, with accountability if such care is not rendered correctly or appropriately by the nurse or by those whom he/she directs and supervises. The Registered Nurse-Pediatric assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and exercises independent judgment in coordinating the home care course of treatment and assigning significant overall duties to subordinate personnel. The Registered Nurse acts as a leader for patient care team members in coordinating a holistic plan of care. The Registered Nurse-Pediatric confers and collaborates with physicians in implementation of the home care treatment plan. The Registered Nurse-Pediatric collaborates with, and responsibly directs and supervises, other members of the patient care team. Performance reflects the mission and values of Home Care & Hospice.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to provide integrative care for all patients through assessment, care plan development, and evaluation of patient outcomes as supported by completed documentation. • Administers medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects. • Records patients' medical information and vital signs within the electronic medical record. • Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' conditions within electronic medical record. • Performs complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record as indicated per Agency policy. • Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans and modifies plan of care based on patient outcomes. • Provides service and produces work at or above expected levels of quality and consistent with agency defined quantitative standards. • Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education. • Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed. • May perform other duties upon request.

Other Information :

Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region, or statewide, depending on the position.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Registered Nurse

Education

• Required Associate's Degree

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).