Registered Nurse

Company: State of Delaware
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

Summary Statement The incumbent in this position provides intensive health and social assessments to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include: evaluating the competency of clients and their ability to function in their home and community; using critical thinking skills to develop and implement plans designed to meet the personal, social, and health care needs of the client; making referrals for clients, including clients that are hoarders, mentally ill, demented, frail and disabled; coordinating with available programs and resources to assist clients to remain safely in their homes or assist with placement in a safe environment; and coordinating with clients, families, physicians and health care agencies. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here: Provides or evaluates direct nursing care. Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans. Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs. Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team. Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms. Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities. Job Requirements Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: At least two years experience as a Registered Nurse in Community or Home Health Care Nursing OR a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Community or Home Health Care Nursing OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing. Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license. Additional Posting Information This posting may be closed on or before 06/20/2020 upon filling the vacant position. Conditions of Hire As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes. Bonus ***The program provides incentives as follows: Recruitment incentives are based on the position and discussed upon interview. Recruitment incentives will be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire and will begin after the first quarter of employment. New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DHSS. Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to current DHSS employees who refer new hires in the following classifications: Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Nursing Supervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant. Referral bonuses of $1,000 will be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire of the referred applicant. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: Yes

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