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CNS Cares

CNS Cares

Home healthcare for energy workers

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Fort Dodge, IA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Patient Care
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Maintain current state licensure.
  • Maintain current liability and malpractice insurance, if applicable.
  • Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license to practice in each state where patient care is supervised.
  • Hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Hold valid and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
  • Hold a valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.
  • Pass criminal background, drug screening, driving record, Office of Inspector General Exclusion List, and Sex Offender Registry checks.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret general business practices, policies and procedures, professional journals, technical guidelines, and governmental regulations.
  • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
  • Provide accurate and clear guidance and direction to Company staff and employees.
  • Identify Company risks and institute policies or procedures to ensure compliance using applicable law and industry data.
  • Analyze data from different sources to draw conclusions and select appropriate courses of action based on available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  • Work with adult and elderly patients in a home-care setting.
  • See and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual requests.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver coordinated nursing care for individual patients or assigned groups of patients.
  • Manage and supervise related clinical activities during the nurse's tour of duty.
  • Implement the Plan of Care for assigned patients.
  • Coordinate with the Case Manager on changes to the Plan of Care, care frequency, and referrals to other services.
  • Direct the activities of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.
  • Provide direct patient care in accordance with state regulations for Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
  • Assist with implementing changes in the Plan of Care to improve client care.
  • Conduct initial evaluation visits when applicable and regularly reevaluate patient needs.
  • Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills, assuming responsibility for assigned patients.
  • Participate in in-service programs and train and teach other nursing personnel as required.
  • Teach clients appropriate self-care techniques and promote health through rehabilitative measures.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans under physician direction and the Plan of Care.
  • Observe and report symptoms, treatment and drug reactions, and changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions.
  • Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures appropriate for patient care and safety.
  • Maintain clinical and progress notes and provide progress reports to physicians.
  • Coordinate patient services with other agencies and healthcare providers as appropriate.
  • Counsel patients and families regarding nursing and related needs.
  • Supervise Home Health Aide, Home Care Aide, and Certified Nursing Assistant services and prepare written care instructions.
  • Work independently without the immediate presence of a supervisor.
  • Maintain accurate time records and submit required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Report observed or suspected child or adult abuse as required by law.
  • Assist the State Nurse Administrator, Clinical Supervisor, and Clinical Manager with decision-making and policy formation for the Home Health Program.
  • Participate in surveys, studies, and special projects as assigned.
  • Address unexpected patient crises with initiative and urgency.
  • Follow safety practices related to exposure to body fluids, chemicals, and hazardous equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

CNS Cares is a home-healthcare provider specializing in eligible energy workers. It provides in-home nursing, personal care, case management, and support for people covered by federal energy-worker benefit programs. Patients and families use its services to manage chronic or work-related conditions while remaining at home. Local clinical teams are coordinated through benefit verification, care planning, scheduling, supervision, compliance, and quality operations. Roles include nurses, home-health aides, case managers, schedulers, benefit specialists, and branch support.

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