Job Description

Are you looking for a nursing career that allows you flexibility, day shift hours and ability to care for people in your community? Take a look at SunnyBrook Home Care. We provide a great wage, mileage reimbursement and an awesome team to work with.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for a patient from admission to discharge, in a home care environment. Responsible for furnishing services in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Acts as the liaison between patient/family and home-care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively.

• Qualifications:
• Has RN licensure to practice in the State of Iowa
• Must have a pleasant disposition, a cheerful attitude, and a sincere desire to participate in aiding and supporting the needs of our patients.
• Must have patience, compassion and understanding for all patients.
• Must be currently CPR certified
• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must have good personal hygiene
• Must be able to use professional judgement
• Responsibilities:
• Provide care to patients in accordance with a medically approved Plan of Care
• Perform supervisory visits for home care aide services and LPN visits as necessary
• Skilled nursing tasks including but not limited to, lab and specimen collection, head to toe assessment, patient/caregiver education and training, port access, start IV’s, wound care and assessment, PICC cares, infusion, and G-tube cares.
• Case coordination of new clients with additional therapies (i.e PT, OT, ST, MSW)
• Responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the medical records of our clients and maintaining confidentiality of patients’ rights
• Other Duties Include:
• Planning and completing duties with minimal direction.
• Using tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all situations.
• Following up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, or concerns.
• Presenting a positive image for Home Care by presenting a professional, sincere and kind attitude towards guests, clients and other visitors.
• Maintaining all certifications required for employment
• Attending and participating in all staff meetings.
• Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk up to 2+ miles daily.
• Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl and reach
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetic that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position and the needs of our clients can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the physical, mental, and emotional stress of the position.

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